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The excess should rub off for a little bit then eventually stop.

Not very normal at all. Are you allowing the paste to dry completely?

Oh, EL. Yea, I think that is the best plan. You can probably send the blade back if you eventually feel the need. It takes practice to get things going well.

That is a good question and I'm not that familiar with Chris. I find that most blades need a few shaves to get smooth. The shaving and the compounded stroping over 3-4 shaves helps things smooth...