Premature Stropping Action
If you tried to improve a Lynn sharpened edge you likely entered into a delusion.
I have been experimenting and experiencing the wire edge recently :cry: and it sounds to me like this is what you've done. Wire edges are sure sharp, but not appropriate for shaving. They are oversmoothed and will cause irritation and marks like you describe. The shaving edge is a well refined edge that must be built up to and not overshot. That's part of the challenge. :)
It could just be that you were using too much pressure on a razor that is still ok.
1. What brand and grit of paste did you use?
2. What was the strop and strop surface?
3. How many laps did you perform?
4. How much pressure did you use?
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