As mentioned geometry issues with new razors are not overly common, but happen from time to time. I bought a new Dovo Bismarck recently, and took off a bit of arm hair out of the box, but looking at it under the loupe it had the micro bevel resulting from the small lifting of the spine at the factory. I just started afresh, which generally is what I do with new ones, personal preference. But at least I know where the razor is, and I use tape.