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Yes, a sharper blade helps. In your case I think your doing fine. I wouldn't do any more, just keep at it and practice a little.

You can add some dressing to the strop or simply rub it with...

Congrats! I'd start with 10-20 passes on 8K and try again. Use a light touch and have fun Looks like you got a really nice razor!

Keep the goatee for a while, makes it much, much easier to...