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What I did was put Chrom Ox on the cotton strop from Tony Miller. It works really well. In fact, I don't really use my pasted paddle anymore. However, I'm confident that either setup will work...

I'd say technique is the most likely culprit. If anything, I'd say maybe touch up the edge on chrom ox or diamond pastes depending on what you have access to. However, 50-75 strokes on linen...

It is possible that your razor needs a honing, but noticing your join date, I have to wonder if technique may be a contributing factor. The chin can really be tough to learn to shave when you start...