Great advise! Thanks a lot!
Goes to confirm some theories I had on the same subject.
Stropping properly a well honed razor will keep it going for quite some time. I've been shaving with the same blade since February, giving it some laps on a pasted strop once in a while, and only now it is starting to dull... I was shaving this morning and the razor started pulling a bit. Stropped again (50 or 60 laps) and it did the job. Have to send it out soon, though. Good thing I have two gorgeous shave-ready blades coming my way pretty soon. Let's hope it's tomorrow...