Thread: Hello from Norway...

If it a was brand new Dovo straight from the factory then it probably was not shave ready. Taylors may well assume this but they don't use these in their shave shop - they use disposables - so they probably haven't tried them in a while. It would really be worth your while getting it checked out by a honemeister. Nothing worse than starting off with a razor that doesn't work well - I think that is the main reason why some people give up. If it has been sharpened by a person who knows what they are doing then it will work much better for you as you learn and it gives you a reference for the future when you start to try to keep things sharp yourself. I would recommend getting in touch with someone to check it out and ensure it is sharp for shaving. There are quite a few members here offering that service - less so in europe but still a few. It will be money well spent - maybe 15 euros or so.

All the best and keep at it - it gets better!
Stephen