Originally Posted by
feltspanky
Stropping your razor a few laps before shaving always helps. I would order one of those cheap 30X loupe's from ebay with the lights. Cost you around five dollars. This will give you an idea of what a properly honed razor edge looks like before you touch it with a strop. I'm also learning and this forum has been a wealth of knowledge for me.
Having a visual reference will really help as you begin to strop, touch-up, and hone your own razors. .
Also making your lather with a thinner consistency (more water) will help with your S.R. shaving.
Watch some you tube videos and learn to stretch you skin into a flat surface. Really helps with achieving a smooth S.R. shave.
Happy Shaving