Newbie here (please don't hate me). After several years using a safety razor, I just purchased my first straight razor, a new Boker Classic 5/8", along with a Fromm strop. I've been reading a lot of introductory material on this site and elsewhere, so I feel like I'm in a good position to get started. I've tried shaving with the straight a couple of times now, but I'm having a major problem: the razor is not cutting my stubble. I'm using the recommended angle (roughly 30) and I believe I'm applying the correct amount of pressure, so my only guess is that the blade is not properly sharpened. I've tried stropping it, but it hasn't helped. I understand that razors rarely come in a "shave-ready" state, but I'm not sure what to do next. Any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated. I'm guessing this must be a fairly common question for newbies like me.