Hi and welcome. The first question to do with the Gold Dollar is have you inspected it for problems with geometry, grind , the shoulders etc and if there are problems did you fix them. Are you already shaving with a straight or is this your first. Many hone a first razor only to find out later that what you think is shave ready wasn't. If you want to use it send it out or get a second pro honed razor for a benchmark other wise you will never know if it is really honed properly. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask