Hello all,
Hoping to get some veteran advice on something that I am noticing with my straight lately. History: I purchased a shave ready 6/8 hollow ground round point from the classifieds here about a month ago. The razor shaves great, but I'm starting to notice that I'm having to put more effort/technique into the shave to get the same effect. I'm wondering if it is possible that my razor is getting prematurely dull (a little bit). I haven't tried to hone it or do any upkeep besides stropping daily on my RupRazor Philly strop before shaving (on the non-pasted side).

Just wondering if anyone has had this issue and what I might do to solve it. I've considered a few passes on the .5 micron CrOx on the backside of the strop, but am holding off until someone says differently and because all the wiki's and the beginners guide advise against it until 4-6 months when the razor should be due for re-honing.

Thanks for your help.
Mike