For fun, I looked at the razors under a microscope. The Lynn-honed Dovo is clearly "sharper". It has a nice polished edge. Now I can visually see my target.

Last night, I got a good shave (by my standards) out of the Dovo. It's getting better. As I posted in another thread, there are other factors that need improving, and are improving, that contribute to my poor shaves.

Thanks for helping me understand what to expect out of a new shave-ready razor and for giving me confidence in my "reference".