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I have a Ralph Aust and several Dovo's ( Bismark) I see little difference in the way they hone or shave. They are both excellent but the Aust is more of a plain Jane in appearnce

Since you are new I suspect that it is more about prep, shaving technique & stropping skills than the Dovo. I have 40 razors and some are high end but my Dovos do just as well