So I have been shaving with a shavette for 6 years. Mainly to avoid the pitfalls of straight razor beginners, stroping, honing etc.

At this point i can get a decent a shave in 4 mins with a pocket mirror, cold water and a bar of soap in the bush.

My in laws bought me a razor and strop for my birthday and I took it into the local barbershop that still does straight shaving for a honing. Got it home, over prepared, hot shower, hot towel and a warm lather. Tried the first swipe and it pulled hard.. like skipping and skating all over. Pulled the 3 month old shavette blade and smooth cut. Went back to the razor and pulling again.

Hit the strop (something a surely suck at) a bit better but still pulling like crazy. I had to give up before my face was pizza. I finished my shave in second with the the shavette.

A couple questions. Its a cheap razor, Fromm 72r, the barber said it was hard?!? Like as in steel strength.
Is this just too cheap of a razor?

Or is it more likely a bad honing?

Or am I just too use to a shavette?

Thanks for the help