I have a Dovo 5/8" that I ordered from Lynn at Straight Razor Designs and I feel I do all of the required techniques well. I strop lightly with the spine leading, I keep the hinge pin and the scales completely dry, skin stretching etc etc, but I can't help but notice the elephant in the shave.

I feel like my blade is getting quite dull, because my DE razor with Feather blades will just glide against the grade. But with my Dovo, it is a real battle to get an ATG pass for the BBS shave. While I do get a closer shave with my SR, the DE is a "smoother" shave. Could it be my stropping technique. I will say, my strop could be very subpar. Here is a link to it:
Amazon.com: Professional Leather BARBER STROP Straight Razor Sharpener 2" X 20": Health & Personal Care

Any tips fellas?

I do have a free honing cert at SRD but I don't want to send it back unless I need to.

Best,
Josh