I bought a DOVO straight razor and was just reading the Dovo.com website. On the Interesting Facts section, I found the following:

"5. The straight razor I bought a short time ago no longer shaves properly. Do I have to whet it, and how often is this necessary?

DOVO straight razors are whetted in the factory for use (whetting on leather by hand). If you own a suitable strop, you should nevertheless take into account that the razor must first "rest" after use. After the razor has been carefully rinsed and dried, it should not be used again for at least 24 - 48 hours because the fine "fin" on the cutting edge straightens up again extremely slowly. If the razor is stropped too soon (or stropped incorrectly by moving it backwards and forwards without turning it over), the "fin" which is necessary for a close shave breaks off. Between six and fifteen shaves are possible without stropping in between."

So, with that said, How often can I use my one Dovo straight razor? Every other day? I am also hearing from others that they strop before and after each use, which goes against the thought of letting the "fin" straighten up (which is a little baffling to me that this occurs)

Can anyone shed any light on this?