Dubl Duck makes fine razors that consistently prove to hone easy and shave well. The hype comes from their consistence quality, the write ups they receive on the forums and the easy name to remember. I have a bunch of razors that shave as well or better then the Ducks I have. If you are not happy with the razor you sould see if you can return it. If you can't, I would send it to another person to have it re-honed unless you feel qualified to hone it yourself. Good luck.