Quote Originally Posted by Nadie View Post
I then strop the razor 30 to 50 times. I run it so the spine faces forward (blade back), rotate on the spine and repeat. I keep the angle between 30 and 15. It passes the shave the arm hair test, easily.
If I am reading the above correctly, do not lift the spine of the razor while you are stropping. Be sure to keep the blade flat.

I am not familiar with the strop that you have, but if it has a fabric and a leather then try 25-30 laps on the fabric and then about 50 laps on the leather. 1 full lap is up and back.

Try watching some of the stropping videos and also some of the shaving videos.

As mentioned above keep the pressure very light it will help. Also try to lay the razor a bit more flat on your shaving stroke.

Good Luck and enjoy the journey.