So I've been getting into straight razors lately, so I got a disposable a few months back to get the technique down before I buy a real one. Shaped just like a real one as well. So I get good with it and decide to get a Dovo. I get it in the mail and use it for almost a week now. I strop it like I'm suppose to, I use short quick strokes in the direction everyone says to at a good angle. I use a good shave gel. I got it from one of the popular and reputable dealers on line here that hones it for you so you know it's really sharp. Plus I've been into knifes since I was a kid so it's not like it's even the first blade I've ever owned or anything.

Yet when I use it, yeah it takes off some hair but it still feels like I haven't hardly shaved at all. Then when I go to use my cheep disposable that's had the same razor on there for at least 3-4 shaves with no stropping, it shaves me clean. Am I doing something wrong or do you guys think it's the razor or what?? It's killing me. Is there that much of a difference between good razors and disposables? I wanted a good vintage but I didn't know what to look for. Assistance would be very nice. I want to get into straight razors but this is killing me.