Prep, I would settle for a minimum of some Feather preshave and lather soak while I give a couple swipes on the cot. ( I can never keep the feather products straight which one is which) When I first tried it I didn't feel like it did much. Now my technique is a little better; razor a little sharper it may be ok stuff. we'll see.

I do agree a stropped edge is better for shaving. A mid-shave stropping seems to help as well.


After trying English's soap on a hone suggestion last night the stropless goal seemed possible. I feel like i am closing the gap with Mr. Davis 6 or 7 strop swipes with no need for a second pass

That was with 10 passes on my small hone. 10 or 20 more? I will see tonight

I have to go work. Keep the input rolling in and I'll be back later with some specific replies perhaps. thanks guys