Shaved again with it yesterday (I know...some say let it rest...others don't...I took my chances). I stropped with about 40 passes per someone else's suggestion in a different post. I also tried to use a lighter touch. I shaved 3 times and have to say that it wasn't near as close as the day before...but there was definitely less pulling and less irritation. Of course maybe that's just because I wasn't using as much pressure (hence the not-so-close finish).
Still waiting on my sharpened razor to show up from the Netherlands (thanks Alexander) to compare to my Kain&Abel. Just curious if anyone might throw a newbie a bone and give a suggestion...like dull razor...cruddy soap...or pack it in and head back to the Mach 3 Turbo. :-)