My Dovo 6/8 BQ, arrived yesterday. I don't want to take up too much time, all I have to say is wow. I've been DE shaving for the last year, and prior to that shaving with the 3 blade Gillette contraption. I took the plunge. I was a little nervous on my first stropping, but I took my time. This is the same with the shave. At first I was holding the razor the whole time with my right hand, this seemed awkward. I switched hands to match the side of the face I was shaving, this helped alot. I earned two small nicks which can be expected on my first shave, due to blade angle, I adjusted quickly. Overall, this was a great shave. I have more to learn, but I'm happy with my first straight shave, a DFS at that. Thanks for all the great information on this forum, all the shave journals that I've read, and the general willingness to provide the new guy with insight and inspiration.