So technically, I should be writing this in the newbie corner, but I am not quite a newb. I have been shaving with a straight edge for several months, just the one with the disposable butterfly blades. I have honed my technique to something I call respectable, and thought I was ready for my first shave. I bought my razor through someone in the selling forums and told that it was "shave ready". From my scouring of the literature, I knew that I had to strop the razor even if it said shave ready, and did proceed to do so. However, the shave was anything but delightful; it was jagged and left me feeling like i had ripped most of the hairs off of my face. I did try the "shave ready" test before shaving (letting the razor cut a hair effortlessly) and it failed miserably. I am assuming this is just a dull blade and not what a typical experience should be (as I went back to my disposable straight edge and found the shave wonderful). Anyway, I was thinking of buying a honing stone to bring the razors edge up to snuff, but was wondering if there may be anything else to this problem, and if my analysis is incorrect. Any help would be great, thanks!
daniele