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Wow, ditch the canned goop and learn to make a good lather with a shave soap and brush. Once you learn to make a good lather that way you will be surprised the difference that can make.

Bob

The blades were pro honed and unless your stropping is adversely affecting the edge you should be good to go there. If your lather is up to scruff you should be good to go there too. That only leaves...