Okay, so after using my Ern exclusively for learning, shaving both face and head (and, I'm sure, improper stropping technique at first) has left my first razor in need of some TLC. It shaves, sort of, but with tugging and can't get BBS. It certainly can't pop arm hairs!

So my question is, does it need to hit a hone, or would some abrasive paste be a good start?

If I should start with pastes, where should I start? Balsa hone with crox? Cloth with diamond? If diamonds, what grit size?

Or is there some option I'm not thinking of?