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I usually do 40 laps on leather before shaving, but I do forget sometimes. I'd definitely hit the strop more before shaving if I were you and see if things improve. I'd also put the strop on...

Based off what you're saying, and I think there'll be some agreement from some more experienced shavers, it sounds like it's the strop and/or stropping that's hurting your edge.

I was using a hanging strop up until a few days ago when another forum member (shooter74743) graciously gave me one of his paddle strops. The difference between how the blades look under...