So I conducted the "Shave Test" according to Gssixgun. Dovo claims it's products to be "Shave Ready" with factory edge. It did cut beard with one pass, but not with as much ease as Gssixgun's honed razor in his "Shave Test" video. I would highly recommend sending it off to be honed. I am putting it in tomorrow's mail for Glen to hone. So for anyone out there beginners especially, be smart, send it to be honed by one of the pros on this forum. Will let you know how it comes back.....