I had originally purchased a Thiers Issard from The Art of Shaving and was told it was ready to shave with. My first experience was horrible...the razor was just pulling on hairs and not cutting anything. I had to finish with a fusion razor and was left with bumps all over which I still have a week later. So after that, I ordered a Dovo from straightrazordesigns along with a paddle strop and DVD.
I used the Dovo today and it shaved so smoothly. I only did a couple passes and no ATG this time since I wanted to get used to it first and since my sensitive skin was already irritated. I am so impressed with their razor and especially the way the had it pre-sharpened for me. I sent in my other razor to be sharpened as well. I can't wait until my next shave!