Hello all! I'm a 17-year-old high school senior already sick of stupid plastic disposable razors. I just joined the site today and I am very excited about joining the SR community.

I'm considering purchasing my first SR, a "Factory-Honed" Dovo Classic White SR 5/8" (DOVO Straight Razors). It's a new razor and from what I've read on SRP.com here I don't think it's going to come shave-ready. What do you guys think?

If it's really not going to come ready to use, I could send it to a honing service. However I would be too excited to wait that long. is there anyone in the Chicago-land area willing and able to hone for me?

One more thing: I'm also considering looking at used razors on this site, but I'm worried about health risks and general hygiene of used razors, should I be?

Thanks for helping out!