So my first "real" straight was with the DOVO Bismark "Presharpened". Wasn't as good as I was expecting.

This time it was with a TI from AoS "Shave ready"
I took a hot shower, used the conditioner on my face that has worked in the past.
Scrubed, Cleansed, Hot toweled. Stroped the bloody thing 10 Linen, 50 Leather.
Lathered up and kept for a minute, did 10 more leather passes.

The Shave- horrible!

I've shaved with a disposable straight for 2 years so the technique kicked in naturally, but it barely looks like I shaved!!

I just couldn't cut it.

Was it NOT shave ready? Did I not strop enough?

I REALLY WANT to shave with a straight I like it alot, but whats the point if it doesn't shave. I've been practicing honing for 2 weeks now with my ginueu pig razor, got all the sharpening tools needed, but I'm wondering HOW long will it take before I can finally say YAY with a straight?

(Words of advice and/or encouragement would be nice)