Hello all, I am absolutely new here. I purchased a fairly sharp razor off ebay as well as a Franz swaty hone and a leather/canvas strop. I have shaved twice now. It cuts the hair on my face but not absolutely smooth and my face is fairly cut up. My thinking is my technique is needing patience and time, however i cant seem to pass the hair test. I am sure a sharper blade would reduce any excess friction. Need i buy a better hone or strop. and/or do folks use diamond pastes on ordinary strops or just paddle strops.? Any help would be appreciated. I wait for my face to heal just to shave again.