Originally Posted by
CloseShave
Yes, your DOVO can be as sharp as your shavette and definitely more comfortable. Was your razor honed after delivery from the factory? If not, it may need a better edge. If it was honed, it just needs some passes on finishing hone to bring back the edge. Your stropping was probably ok if the edge lasted a few weeks. I assume you only have one real straight razor and were using daily. The shavette is a good travel and good as a backup but I find it lacks the balance and comfort of a real straight. It is a good benchmark however for sharpness.