Hello, slyfox6480:
Good choice on starting out with a Dovo. As several gentlemen have mentioned, the factory edge needs to be refined. That's why I, too, suggest buying the razor shave ready. Vintage Blades razors come shave-ready, honed by Lynn, as well as those from Straight Razor Designs, which are also honed by Lynn. I understand Fendrihan in Canada has shave-ready Dovos.
Regards,
Obie