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Stropping doesn't sharpen a razor, it just aligns the thin edge of the blade and helps clean off any corrosion that's accumulated since the last shave. What sort of hones do you have available? ...

It sounds like it's pretty dull. Was this a new razor? They're rarely (never?) sharp enough from the box for a comfortable shave. The pulling is a good indicator, and if the razor is dull you tend...