I was getting some pretty bad razor burn the first few weeks I started back in December. With the advice of the fine gentlemen of this site I was able to over come it for the most part. I slowed down my strop to make sure I was getting the blade as keen an edge as possible before the shave, I learned where a good 30degree angle really was on the blade and that it is true the least pressure used the best the end result. I had to stop shaving with my straight razor for about 5 days to let the razor burn clear up enough to attempt again but it was worth it. It gave me time to just sit down and improve my stropping technique. Even if your blade was bought professionaly honed and shave ready, if you strop it wrong you can destroy that edge in no time flat. Hope this helps from one nub to another.
Respectfully
Terry