It gets better. 3 days now and no cuts.
I've had to risk shaving with shave ready but probably un stropped razors. They are from Lynn and Bill so they are sharp..very sharp. I even tried one from Mr_Barence (ebay) and it too was sharp enough to shave with without stropping.
So far I've managed to avoid cuts and the razors feel quite smooth on the skin, some tugging but not too much. The last 2 days I've shaved twice, both in the same direction, mostly trying to get comfortable shaving around the nose, mouth, chin area, the rest is easier than I thought it would be.
My strop and pre pasted paddle strop should be here this week from Tony so I'm really looking forward to re-using my razors.
Thanks all for your encouragement..it has certainly helped a newbie to get started..I'd never go back now.

Gary