I have not been able to figure out stropping quite yet. I missed, somehow, that you are supposed to grease the strop? In addition, I think I have dulled my razor because after my first shave, the following ones were obviously not picking up hair like they should have. I'm thinking of posting a video of how I shave and then asking for corrections from people with more experience? Does that sound like a good idea? I'll list as quick as possible my routine below as follows,

1. I strop the razor on the dry (now I know I have to get grease, I think) strop.

2. I heat up a rag with hot water under the faucet and pat down my face for a few minutes to open the pores.

3. I get out my brush and use a good locally made organic soap (purchased from New Seasons in Portland, OR) and then work a good thick lather and cake it on my face.

4. I wet the razor with hot water.

5. I begin on one side of the face with a downward motion working toward the middle of the face.

After that, I don't get very far and I think my razor have dulled...

Please give me advice on anything on here.

Thank you.

- Casey