Well, Bart did a great job of covering a lot of points so I will try not to repeat.

I would have two recommendations for you.
1. Send your razor out to a honemeister to have it put is great shape. You will then have a reference about how the edge of the razor should feel when sharp.
2. Be very careful when stropping. Use no pressure, only the weight of the blade. I personally ruined a blade fresh from a honemeister when I first started out.