Hello, I have been shaving with a feather non-sharpen razor for about a year now and have really enjoyed using it. I finally decided it was time graduate to a "real" straight razor so purchased a dove 5/8 full hollow ground from Vintage Blades. The blade was sent shave ready so very excited to use it for the first time. When I attempted to use this blade for the first time a literally could feel it pull each hair from my face. Was I expecting to much or is this a norm? It was actually painful to use. I attempted to re- strop and tried again with same results. What am I doing wrong? Please help!