Hello, this is my first post. Ijust bought a Dovo "Best Quality" straight razor and put two shaves on it. The razor came with the perforated sticker over the case intact, so I know it has not been tampered with before it got to me, but both shaves I have put it through thus far have felt as if I was tearing more hair out than actually cutting off. I stropped 50 times before each shave, but after the initial stroke or two, the blade would start snagging on hair.

Is my blade just unusually dull or is it typical for razors to arrive in this condition? Would you recommend that I attempt to sharpen the blade myself, or should I ask a local barber for help?