You should never assume :p :)
Get some practice in on some cheapies first & learn to identify if a bevel is set or if a spine is warped.
Honing a razor, even a new one, may not be as straight forward as expected.
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I couldn't agree more, especially with a new Dovo. I'd recommend having it honed by a pro. You don't want to take a nice new blade, and practice honing with it. It's a skill, really, and takes some practice. As previously mentioned, Get yourself some Ebay specials, or other inexpensive razors to practice honing on.
The Norton's 220/1k and 4/8k with the lapping/flattening stone are excellent stones, and you can get a great deal on the set. Get yourself a 12k, and your good to go. A new Dovo isn't going to need much honing. Go to Youtube and search for Dovo Straight Razors. There's a vid there from the factory. It shows you production, start to finish.