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Sounds like you might be on the right track. Take a look at the barber manual section on stropping. It's helped a lot of people.

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Based on what you've just said, I would take a strong look at your technique. Have you read through the document I posted a link to? Next time you shave, really watch your angles. Take short...

Usually when you send a blade out for honing it comes back shave ready, no need to strop. It's possible you may have rolled the edge stropping, dulling it a bit, if you don't have much experience...