Haha yeah it can be. Or past tense of feel, just depends on the redneck.
Anyways progress report. I think that I did get lucky! Just finished shaving and it didn't feel any different than the previous times I've shaved and things didn't FEEL off. I stropped it 100 on the linen and 200 on the leather last night and then another 10/20 before I shaved. Some irritation, but I'm inclined to mark that up to inexperience and poor technique.
Huge thanks to everyone for the advice and support!
P.S. Just tried the C&E West Indian lime and loved it!!!!!