I have been shaving with a SE just on the cheeks, but I just can't seem to get the correct angle. I have been making about 50-60 passes on my strop before every shave.(Now I know I shouldn't have bought the best strop for my first one)
It always feels no matter the angle, like the SE is pulling and tugging at the whisker. It never feels like a smooth pass.

Any advice for the newbie?