I'm new to working with a straight razor and been having a bit of trouble. For the past couple of weeks I've been taking it slow and only trying sections of my face at a time until I feel comfortable with it. Today I decided to try the entire face. I was able to make a clean pass WTG but when I went for a XTG pass the razor starting grabbing and I cut myself several times. My wife thinks I'm crazy to continue since I get a great shave with my Merkur DE, but I'm a bid OCD and am determined to master the skill. I'm assuming that I'm probably stropping incorrectly? I've got a beautiful razor that I purchased from a member here and I have a pre-sharpened Dovo. I've been trying them both and seem to have the same problem with both of them. I could really use some advice and my face will definitely thank you.