Before I found this site, I bought a starter set with a Dovo razor listed as shave ready (not really) and set out on the straight path, needless to say I was not impressed and almost chalked it up to bad investment. I didn't want to put a lot of money into another razor if this was how straight razor shaving was going to be, but looking on ebay and chatting with sellers, I found some by guys who shave with them and not just selling them, so I bought some (shhhh don't tell DW) that were really shave ready. I used an old Henckles and had my first shave with a straight and now I understand the excitement. total enjoyment of pampering ones self, I just hope this doesn't lead to me getting RAD. Now I have to send the Dovo out for real honing till I learn to do it myself. The mach 3 got put away forever and I'm hooked. Sure am glad I found this site! Thanks for all the info and there is tons more to read...Greg