I don't have a Fromm so I can't speak to the quality of the razor. However, you are in a quandry. Is the bad shave a result of a bad edge, or bad technique? I think you have both conditions. As already advised, send your razor to someone who knows what they are doing. Utopian has graciously offered to do the honing for free. We also have several members who are listed in the classifieds under member services who do honing for a fee. Worth every penny of it too!! Your face will most certainly agree with that. Don't give it to someone who sharpens knives and think they can hone a razor. They can't!

Hold off shaving until you get your razor back. When you do get it back, take your time. Start with just the area between your sideburn and jawline, and WTG only. Work on pressures and angles. When you are comfortable with that, you can add new facial areas as well as XG and AGT strokes. Just add them one at a time.

I also highly recommend getting a copy of Lynn's CD. IT's worth its weight in gold. It contains over 3 hours of most aspects of straight razors, including shaving with one. Also, good face prep and correct stropping are every bit as important in getting a good shave.

I know it can seem overwhelming at first. Take your time. It's not a race. It will all fall in place for you...