Aram, after my first shave with my pre-honed razor (first use) my results were very similar. I had been shaving for some time, and had the technique down pretty pat before I got my DOVO in. I sent mine back to be re-honed because I knew it wasn't my technique (tried multiple angles throughout the shave - same result) so just make 100% sure it isn't your technique. If you're positive, get it honed up real nice.

Good luck man