I am new to straight razor shaving and would like to start out by saying hello to all the Straight Razor Place members here. I have been reading and trying to get me my technique down and so far it is getting there but no real close shaves yet. SO, being a new member, let me start this out right. Lots of questions.

I do have the full shaving soap/brush/mug as well as a hanging leather strop so I do have all the equipment needed to start.

1. I have one Dovo 5/8 and a Wapi 5/8. Both have been honed by Mike over at the Well Honed Razor. Both seem sharp enough but do not seem to work around my chin and do not work on the 3rd pass (against the grain). What am I doing wrong? What do I need to look for?

2. I have read about stroping the blade, watched several videos and I have stroped my Dovo a couple of times. However, with all the advice concerning technique, it is a little unnerving to strop the blade (especially after someone has honed it). I have read that too much preasure or too much stroppping will "roll the blade". How do I strop and what should I be looking for?

Joe