After years of service the fins and pivot on my old straight razor finally blew and it was time for a replacement

I bought a new Dovo Astrale and the weight and balance is absolutely spot on. It's really a fine razor.

The only problem is, it doesnt shave smoothly or cleanly and certainly cannot tackle a couple of days growth of beard without ripping away at my face!

What is wrong here? Has anyone else found the same problem?


John