Thread: some advice on my stropping technique

So, If I'm reading correct, your linen strop has Yellow paste all over it. What Jimmyhad said, forget about the pastes for a while.
To be honest here, I'm not sure what the yellow paste does or is, but it can't be good to use all the time...The linen or canvas side is really just a pre cursor to the leather. I was always under the impression that it kind of heated up your blade a bit before ti hit the leather...There are a lot of theory's, I'm sure.

Plus, never apply paste directly to the blade, again, if I'm reading right. Pastes are meant for refreshing dull blades, not for daily use.
You may have rolled your blade if your using paste all the time. This is a common problem.
You can try just using the leather, if it's clean. 50 x strokes, light, and fast, if you can.
See if that improves your shave, and by all means, get yourself a new piece of canvas or linen and don't paste it.
Check SRD. They have some, If your shave does not improve, I'd recommend sending it to one of our honemeister. Also, check the wiki here:

Razor stropping - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Also, there's a whole section there with video's and everything. Enjoy...