My first shave went surprisingly well. Only a little nick under my nose. The blade seemed to tug a little from time to time but when I adjusted my angle all was well. My second shave was good, not as good as the first though. The blade seemed to tug more whether I adjusted my angle or not. Then my third shave... I made one WTG pass, which was surprisingly close although uncomfortable from the constant tugging.

I thought perhaps it was my lather but I cleaned up with my DE and the lather was excellent so I'm ruling that out.

I'm thinking it is my stropping technique. However, would proper stropping bring this blade back to life? Or does it need to be sent out to be rehoned. I bought it supposedly honed by a honemeister but it did struggle to pass the HHT out of the box (before I ever stropped it).

If it does need honing, or even just refinishing, I do have my grandfathers old barbers hone, would now be a time to try to bring the blade back myself?