+1 to all the advice above. I'm new and also dulled my edge with what I suspect was poor stropping technique. I purchased a barber hone but was not sure how to use it and did so without watching Lynn's video. I think I used too much pressure or something and ruined the edge further. Luckily for me, a local experienced member was able to hone my edge back to shave ready. I've been careful with the stropping since and the edge is still wicked sharp. Good luck!