This razor is "factory shave ready".
From Dovo:
The DOVO straight razor 42 is the last hairdressing knife in our range. Before the invention of interchangeable blade knives, coarsely ground knives were very common for shaving. Due to the small width of 3/8” and the French head, it is a good choice for experienced users to shave contours with millimeter accuracy.
Box Content: Razor in Plastic Box
Material: Carbon Steel 1.4034, decorated with 24-carat gold
Handle Material: Plastic PMMA
Blade Description: French Head, Simple Approach, Tang Led
Cut: Rough
Blade Width: 3/8"
Dimensions: 15.6 cm x 2.2 cm x 1 cm
Important advice to the User: The blade of your open straight razor has a very fine and vulnerable cutting edge. Touching it or cutting materials other than beard hair, or using it for other than its intended purpose will damage or destroy it. Therefore direct contact with the skin should only occur during the shaving session. Gentle stropping of the blade before shaving maintains the blade's cutting ability for several months, while too much pressure onto the strop will cause damage to the fine cutting edge.
Honing Service Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU PURCHASE THE HONING SERVICE
Free Strop w/ Honing Service Purchase (Courtesy of Strike Gold Shave)
The honing service is provided by Frank @ Strike Gold Shave! The Wet Shaving Store has partnered up with Strike Gold Shave to simplify the process of getting your new straight razor Shave Ready! When you include the Honing Service with your new razor, The Wet Shaving Store will ship your new razor directly to Strike Gold Shave and Frank will open and prepare the edge on the new blade so that it's perfect for your first shave!
Details About the Honing Service
Made in Germany