Quote Originally Posted by Dave851 View Post
I did not strop before this first shave, following the advice that because this came professionally honed by SRD that it was not 100% necessary and now when I strop before the next shave I may be able to tell if I messed up the edge by stropping. Was only working on my dominate side, tried my check and some of my neck.

Think I may have ended up making the lather a bit to thin. Was able to see some skin tone though it most of the time and now looking back at videos there's looks thicker, dunno if its just the camera tho.
Ok, try waiting 2 days before next shave. Practice making a lather, soap is relatively cheap, and I find it easier to make it too thick and then thin it out from there. It doesn't take much water, just add a couple of drops at a time. Also a good idea I picked up here is practice stropping with a blunt butter knife, or something similar. Helps get your technique right. The razor should be good for another shave at least before you attempt stropping it. With 2 days growth, you should be able to see whiskers in lather. Start with blade near flat on cheek, and adjust angle slightly till you feel it working, should be no more than 30 degrees. Hope this helps, hang in there.