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Just another small suggestion, if you see an area meet up, GO
Try to find a mentor! This is an incredible asset. Even if you don't talk much, hands on is an irreplaceable experience. Again, JMHO...

Yea, your razor is not truly shave ready :(
Advice, send it to one of the honemeisters here and try again.
If it were actually sharp enough to shave, it'd not miss like that or you'd be posting in...