I recently began shaving with a straight and it's safe to say that my technique is a work in progress. However, I'm determined to learn how to shave, strop, hone with adequate skill so that I may become a resource for people instead of the alternative. I got my first razor three weeks ago which was shave ready, used it, loved it and then stopped it. Unfortunately, it wasn't until a few days ago when my second razor showed up that I understood how badly my stropping technique really is. My initial razor is dull compared to the second. It requires more pressure to cut the hair and I'm frustrated with my inexperience. Has anyone gone through this before and if so, can stropping revive a dull blade?

On a different note, how high do people typically hang their strops? I have mine hanging from a hook a few inches above my head but now think it should be hung at chest level.

Thoughts?