Finishing Stone vs Pasted Strop
I'm getting good shaves off the 4/8 Norton, but I hear you guys talkin' 'bout the BBS shave. I guess I need to finish off the honing process. Can I start a discussion regarding pros/con of above title? This isn't for everyday preshave, but finishing up a honed razor. I've been sharpening knives and broadheads for 30 odd years and this straight razor stuff is a completely new venture. God, I love it!
Finishing Stone vs. Pasted Strop
Straight Razor shaving has been around for a long time and there are so many ways to finish a razor it will blow your mind. When your new, keep it simple. You don't want to spend a thousand dollars on equipment you don't know how to use.
A pasted paddle strop is sufficient to keep your razor sharp until you decide if straight razor shaving is for you. If your new and you want to use a pasted hanging strop then the assumption is you already know how to strop. If so, fine. If not, use a paddle, buy a practice hanging strop. When you can strop without tearing up the practice strop then sand it down and paste it. In the begining, keep it simple, and enjoy shaving with a straight razor.