Well got a new Illinois #827 strop.

I'd already shaved 4x with a newly honed razor. (Thanks, GSSIXGUN )

I stropped my razor on the linen side about 20x and then the Russian leather side 20x.
I could see that the edge was getting polished.

But, when I tried shaving my arm hair it would cut the hair.
Then I tried the hanging hair trick... nope!

I figured... well it cuts my arm hair, I'll give it a try.

Man! Did it pull!

So, that's why I think I just stopped my razor dull.

Any suggestions?

By the way I just ordered Lynn's DVD