Hey guys,

My Razor (Dovo 6/8" Straight Razor) just arrived a couple of days ago and I stropped it prior to trying my razor out for the first time unfortunately the first shave didn't go all that well, I didn't end up cutting myself at all, but it had to be the most uncomfortable shave I've ever had in my entire life, the razor was just raking/scratching and pulling my skin like crazy, the closest thing I can relate it to is if you're using a regular razor and the blade has chips or nicks in it. It didn't seem to have an issue cutting the hair itself, it was just EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I'm thinking that the blade may need to be honed, I noticed when I ordered it, some of the straight razors that they have, they give you the option to pay an extra $5-10 and they'll hone the blade for you, but the one I ordered it didn't give me that option. I'm wondering if there are any good places in the US I could send it to, to get it done? There are a few cutlery shops around my area but I've heard of people taking their razors into those places and upon it's return it's either been screwed up or they did a piss poor job. As far as the initial shave goes, I know the angle at which you hold the blade is important (I've been told to hold it at a 30 degree angle or there abouts) I initially thought that might be my problem, but I switched it up numerous times and still had the same issue. Seeing as this is my first straight razor I figured I should defer to the experts for advice!

Thanks,
Dieter