I have a new Boker Extra Hollow Razor. My previous razors were purchased either on Ebay so I kew what I was dealing with or from Straight Razor Designs so they came shave ready. The Boker came very sharp but has an incredibly harsh effect on my skin. Tried stropping it a couple of hundred time but it still needs polishing at the least. Would appreciate hearing from others who have purchased new Bokers and what they did to make them shave ready. Thanks.