My package arrived from Whipped Dog yesterday so today was my first straigh razor shave. Hot shower (skipped the Bond shower, just kept it hot today), resplashed hot water on my face, Omega shave soap worked into a nice lather and applied with my Omega brush. Right cheek first, razor seemed to be skipping so with some readjustment for angle got a better glide. Right cheek went well, so moved to left cheek. Again here, learning the proper angle. One tiny nick, passable WTG shave on my cheeks, finished my neck, chin and upper lip with my DE Futur. WWR / CWR followed by witch hazel splash and Ogalla Bay Rum AS. All in all, not too bad. My strop that came with my purchase recomended NOT stroping for a few shaves to get a feel for the gradual dulling of the razor. It also mentioned prepping the strop with mink oil perhaps and smoothing it by rubbing a coffee mug or similar rounded object on it. What say you to this strop prep? Should I strop before my next shave? Any suggestions or information is welcomed!! Thanks for listening!!