I wouldn't be too concerned you didn't strop it, the advice I used - and I'm glad I did - was NOT to strop it for your first shave to give you an idea of what a shave ready razor should feel like. Give you a baseline if you like.

Lots of people use two hands, the best bet if you're finding it awkward is to get on you tube and watch a few videos, see peoples grips and how they do their passes.

Good luck.