Thanks Uthed! Whewww, now I can take them deep breaths lol. Ok I will take my time now and keep the blade as flat to the strop as I possibly can. Who on this group can sharpen my razor? And how much would it be? I wouldnt want to risk using a stone myself ops: My razor is a entry level Jemico Blue Steel brand, that is new by a few weeks. Shaved pretty good at first now its not doing so well on the shave this morning. I do the thumb test and I can almost pull is across my thumb without any "bite". These things go that dull so quick after a few shaves?? Again thanks for any info.