Hi everyone I am very very new to the straight razor world. I wanted a good razor so I got a Dovo Astrale (its black and has an ebony handle or something) I believe its called. The only reason im contemplating on if its a good razor is because when I shaved none of my facial hair came off (when i say non came off i mean actually nothing the blade went with the hair at every angle). I am also well aware that I could suck at this and that its just me. The only reason I am confused is because i have literally tried every angle because the whole 20 degree wasn't working. I don't have a leather strap yet because the store didn't have anymore but the guy said for the first time you should have to. Apparently because the blade is pre sharpened. I have also been using shaving gel which after reading some things on here is possibly a bad thing or is it? I don't know lol. I appreciate any help because my face and I are frustrated

Thanks everyone!