Many new users have rolled the edge of their razor (myself included) while stropping. That usually requires a touch up on the hone. There is a ton of videos in the wiki and on you tube about stropping and flashing the edge of you razor to see if you've rolled the edge. That is possibility number one. There are a few more. The may have an angle that is not agreeable with your beard. We all have different whiskers and different faces, so when you watch someone else shave in a video it is a suggestion or an example. You need to experiment a little and find out what works for you. I learned to shave on my own. Both of the boys at my house learned from me and each other and caught on way quicker. Watch several different videos on shaving. Look through the wiki. There is so much information there its crazy. Most importantly enjoy yourself and don't rush