Having dealt with SRD in the past,shave ready razors,while honed properly still need to be stropped IMO.

You didn't state what your pre-shave prep was. Depending on the type of beard you have-you might need to change it. My beard is extremely coarse, and even with properly honed and stropped shave ready razors-I can't get the whiskers soft enough without a hot shower followed by more hot towels. No hot shower= an irritating shave.

By all means,let us know how you make out.