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Gold Dollar razors are notorious for being difficult to get working correctly. A professional honer that is willing to work on it, may be able to fix it.
Or buy a known good razor from classifieds on this site, a cheap one from whippeddog.com, or a new one from one of the vendors on this site.

Definitely read through the beginner's section in the Library, it will answer a lot of your questions. If you have any questions, feel free to ask this knowledgeable, helpful group.