I suggest you stop trying right now, and wait for the razor you sent out for honing. Shave with the known good straight for at least a week, so you get a feel for how a good razor shaves.
When you are brand new even a super sharp razor will feel dull, because your technique isn't there.
Trying to hone before you even know what sharp is, is meaningless, and to be honest, all your threads is evidence of just that.
Just my 0.02Nkr.