This thread just popped up and I can comment on my Revisor and ask JimR a question:

I have a new Revisor, about two month's old now. Like JimR my first shave with it was less than fantastic. This turns out to have been my mistake. I overlooked the advice in the email I received from Revisor telling me it needed to be stropped before the first use. As a fairly new straight shaver I have had limited experience with "shave-ready" razors and the ones I have (except now the Revisor) all came with the advice to NOT strop it before the first use.

Once I stropped it, it shaved beautifully! It actually seems to be getting better with use, but I think that may be because I have adjusted my technique to match the razor a little better. It is now one of my two favorites.

Question for JimR -- now that you have had your Revisor for a bit what is your impression of its "shaveability"?