I just started on all of this, SR shaving, as well as wet shaving in general. I have a Dovo BQ 6/8 that I got from SRD, and a safety razor - a Merkur 38c.

Today was maybe my 4th or 5th SR shave. I have been having problems with lather, and also feel like my technique may not be there yet. I'm still on just single pass with the SR, and still saving the more troublesome areas of my chin for the DE only - not even attempting that with the SR until I get everything else sorted out.

I took a break from shaving yesterday to calm down some irritation. Today, my cheeks are on fire.
Ok, wait that didn't sound right, I mean my face - particularly everything I'm doing with the SR. I'm thinking of laying off the SR until I'm 100% sure my lather is good, I'm still not building lather like I've seen on youtube. Once I get that figured out, I can go back to the SR.

To answer maybe some obvious things, I'm stropping before each shave, sometimes the day before so it's just "ready" - about 50 strokes/side. I'm taking my time but possibly not that great at it yet. Basically doing my best to emulate Lynn's technique from youtube on the stropping. My prep is a hot shower, washing face with Dr. Bronner's peppermint & washcloth.

Post shave is cold water, alum block, drip dry followed by "Every Man Jack" after shave lotion and/or Pinaud Clubman depending on how my face feels, or sometimes Thayer's alcohol free WH. Any feedback and/or pointers truly welcomed.