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25 laps might not be enough, I do 30 plain linen/50 plain leather before and 10 of each after each use of a razor. I go to a CrOx paddle when it starts to tug

I'm guessing most of the issue is your stropping, practice stropping with a dull razor shaped object for awhile (like a butter knife), it will help you develop some muscle memory of the stropping...