Rawaz, take heart. Most of us have all been there. Perhaps your expectations are little high. Not that you aren't looking forward to that coveted BBA shave. You will get there. Back down little bit with what you are doing as a beginner. You have been advised on the stropping part of it. Lynn advises not to strop for the first shave after he hones. Sounds like you are a bit beyond that. I recommend that you go back to basics before trying to do all of your face. Just shave the area between your sideburns and your jawlines, and WTG only. Get comfortable with manipulating the blade in your hand, and with the angles. Yeah, it's not going to be BBS either. But a fighter pilot doesn't get the keys to an F-16 when he/she first starts to fly. Their skills are built up over time. Use that analogy for shaving. Develop your technique and skills over time. It sounds like you have tried to do it all at once. It won't take long for you to start seeing results. But start with baby steps first...