Thanks, you guys.

My razor was shipped shave ready. I feel like I stropped it wrong though. It doesn't sound wrong but I'm not sure. After today, I stropped it on the canvas side as well. I think I'm going to shave more regularly as well. I love the brush and my soap.

Here's a link to the razor I got,

RupRazor - Gold Dollar 84

I have noted the angle and will explore that next time I shave. Thanks a lot!