I'm a newb so advice is definitely appreciated. I just finished up my 10th straight shave so my technique isn't terribly solid. I also have a dense, wiry beard so I'm still on the very steep part of the learning curve. If you think this is just a technique issue, please say so.

I've got 2 straights that gssixgun honed up for me. I tried both of them initially and then put one away to use as a reference for later. The one I've been using since then seems to be holding up pretty well but on my goatee area where my beard is especially dense and wiry my blade is starting to leave a lot of whiskers behind. Even with a fresh edge, I had a tough time with that area though.

I made a denim strop, put some CrOx on it and used that a few shaves ago which did seem to help but it seems like it needs it again already. I know some of my problems are undoubtedly normal newbie technique issues but I'd like to get some advice from people with tough beards.

Is every few shaves too much to use CrOx?

Should I try something else? After a bunch of reading I was thinking about diamond spray on a felt strop or maybe getting a Naniwa 12K to touch the edge up occasionally.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.
Brian