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+1 to JeffR's suggestion that more stropping may be needed. I went through a spell where I was getting edges to be sharp enough, but uncomfortable to shave with, and (sometimes) stropping was the issue. I now do 100+ on linen or webbing and 100+ on leather after honing. It doesn't always work, sometimes I think I just didn't get the bevel right or spend enough time on sharpening, but sometimes it will just take the harshness out of the edge.
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If you can shave arm hairs off without touching the skin, and you can do so along the entire cutting edge of the blade it really is sharp enough. I think you better work on your technique now. Beginners often blame the instrument while they need to hone their shaving skills.
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100+ on linen and 100+ on leather? Holy cow!
I'll try that to see if it helps.
Of course...my arm might be so tired afterwards that I won't feel like shaving! :)
I'll take a closer look at technique as well.
Just in case...I seem to remember that some board members offer sharpening services, right? I'll poke around to see what I can see.
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I have to have a cup of tea and a lie-down between linen and leather, of course. :)