So I've pretty much made up my mind that I enjoy straight razor shaving. I purchased a Shavette a few weeks ago and have been using it with great results. Anyway, I would really like to jump in on the real deal and have picked out a razor and all but there is one thing eating at the back of my mind. I am terribly worried about not being able to strop properly thus ruining my blade and/or irritating the heck out of my face. I have extremely sensitive skin and a coarse beard. I can only use a Feather blade twice before I have to replace it. Back when I used Gillette Fusion Power blades, I could only use it once and my fiancee would use the blade on her legs for the next week. Then the cycle would repeat. I was only shaving once a week back then because of so much irritation. Basically what I am saying is that my skin requires a perfectly sharp blade. So my question is this: Is it easy to ruin an edge with improper stropping technique? I don't want to get frustrated or injured and give up. Any tricks, advice, etc...? Thanks!