Shave ready AOS DOVO?

[Wortmanb]

I received a straight razor for Christmas and have started using it after watching Lynn's DVD. ITS A $100 DOVO from AOS and I'm now wondering, because it seems to drag more than cut, if there's a chance that it wasn't really sharp out of the box.

I know my technique needs a lot of work & practice, but didn't know if anyone else had experience with these blades or not.

Thanks!

[Utopian]

I've never had anything to do with AOS, but I think I remember others saying that what they sell is only honed by the factory. If that is the case, it may, but probably will not, shave out of the box.

[eto]

Hello Happy New Year,

I have a TI from them, there not shave ready, I sent it out for honing, much better now.

[Memorael]

I've never had anything to do with AOS, but I think I remember others saying that what they sell is only honed by the factory. If that is the case, it may, but probably will not, shave out of the box.

I had one and definitely not shave ready, good for nothing edge OOTB once its rebeveled and honed it works great.

[Mvcrash]

There could be several issues. It is not shave ready and needs to be honed. Also, your technique will need to be up to par to prevent the tugging. Don't be surprised if you get the razor back from being honed and there continues to be some pulling until you learn how to shave a bit better and how to strop.

After the razor is honed it may take some time for you to get a comfortable shave. It gets better with time.

[Rmaldon240]

I'll add to the chorus of "it's probably not shave ready" I'm on my third one and they all needed to be honed. Once you get them honed they are pretty nice shavers.

[warghoul88]

I got a AOS razor from there for Christmas too... It passes the hanging hair test and seems to shave fine but im sure a master could make it better. Im a noob so what do i know lol

[Bayamontate]

My wife gifted me a AOS Dovo Special a few years ago that despite being advertised as "pre-sharpened" was dull as a spoon.

[holli4pirating]

I just had a brand new AOS Dovo come my way (looks to me like the classic black, but I'm not 100% sure). It looks the same to me as any other Dovo straight from the factory - it is not shave ready, but probably can probably start at the 5k (as if the bevel is set) and then up through the progression. Note it does not have the sticky sharp feeling of a set bevel, but starting at the 5k still usually works.

[Logistics]

Okay...

I went to AoS in Denver today and the store manager let me have at his collection of straights, DEs, brushes and whatnot.

I was not allowed to try any of the straights as for sanitary reasons to any of his clients. No, I'm not dirty, it's store policy. So, I tried the thumb pad test and looked at through my magnifier. Yes, the Dovo's are factory sharp but no shave ready. When I explained to the store manager what shave ready was he simply said, the company buys them as pre-sharpened, meaning factory sharp and are required to sell it that way.

There ya have it folks. If you buy a Dovo from AoS have it professionally honed before using... unless you prefer punishment.