now my razor wont cut properly i have asked santa for some hones.
but i have a feeling i may have dulled it with the strop so i would like some tips,basicly start again so i dont mess it up again,i have done various searches but cant find any definate answers

first off,i have a sprung 3" paddle strop with leather on each side black one side and tan on the other,the tan side seems courser,i take it this side is for paste Strops, brushes & soaps

i have Green Chromium Oxide and blue 1 micron diamond paste,but not sure how much of the diamond paste to use and how often to apply,and do i use one on each side of the strop or am i better of just using one of them,and bare leather.

on the above strop how many laps would you normally do after each shave,my beard is quite thin.
and roughly how much preasure,i think i may have been pushing to hard.i take my time with the strop to make sure my technique is right and have no nicks on the strop,or rolled edge on the razor its just really dull
thanks for any help
dave