Hello chaps,
I've been shaving with a straight razor for three years, so I'm not a newbie. But something has gone terribly wrong somewhere down the line. I got magnificent shaves when I started out. Over recent months, I've devolved into having a five o clock shadow immediately post shave.

I've researched and tried altering:
Strop method
Face prep method
Lather method
Razor angle
Stroke length
Stroke directions
Honing method

I'm only asking to not look like a hobo at work and get back the smooth face my wife loves. What else needs fixing? Are there any experts for hire for a consultation?