Quote Originally Posted by LeeringCorpse View Post
Should I strop more? I do 60 passes on my strop and am wondering if I should do 100 passes, but on the same note can one over work the blade by doing too much stropping? And then what about the linen side, is it unnecessary, or should I be using it as well?

Welcome!

^+1 all great info above

To answer one of your questions you use the linen side before the leather side 30 laps on the linen should do it.

Blade angle and too much pressure is usually the cause of irritation for people just starting out. Remember light touch and if you feel resistance or tugging try readjusting your angle.

Also the neck and chin are usually the hardest areas to learn to shave (lucky you) but it sounds like you have the patience to master the craft and enjoy the zen of shaving ^_^

How is your lather coming? What kind of brush do you use?