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    Default Can I lay a hanging strop on a hard flat surface?

    I recently purchased a hanging strop with my first razor.

    Would it be alright to lay the strop on a desktop while stropping?

    On a different note:

    When shaving, which is easier to clean the blade during passes, a large sponge or a cloth?

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    Yes you can! Just watch the rise where the brackets raise the ends. I have always just used a washcloth on edge of sink or a shaving towel over my shoulder to wipe the blade!
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    Yes on the strop. Depending in the surface, you may be able to drape the rest off the edge, which will help hold the part on the bench flat. I use a damp sponge to wipe my blade when it needs it, but I also dip it under running hot water when it needs it, usually when I switch hands. I should add though that I have a high rise bathroom faucet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by realdog4 View Post
    I recently purchased a hanging strop with my first razor.

    Would it be alright to lay the strop on a desktop while stropping? Sure, that's the cool thing about our sport...the only rules are that you get a good shave. If it requires you to lay your strop down to get used to the stropping motion...then do it.

    On a different note:

    When shaving, which is easier to clean the blade during passes, a large sponge or a cloth? What works best for you? I use running hot water. Do what works for you, experiment...

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    You definitely can lay a strop on a flat (!) surface. I still do it when I'm using my travel strop (which is smaller).

    About the cloth\sponge: as said before me, it really depends on you :] There are no rules :]
    But beware of two things:
    1. Cutting your finger in a very nasty way.
    2. Dulling your blade - wipe the blade very carefully, in a straight motion of the blade downwards. no zig-zags, no funny stuff. If you ask me, running hot water serves me best :]
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    You can lay the strop on a flat surface to strop your razor. It's the same principal as using a strop block. I use a loom strop I bought from Straight Razor Designs but it was pricey. As far as wiping it off, I prefer a clean towel as it works best for me.
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    I always rinse mine under the faucet. Personally, I recommend taking an old beater razor and slamming it into the faucet to see what a faucet can do to a razor. That will help you be cautious so you never do it with a good one. I didn't learn my lesson that way, but I wish I had.

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    Thanks guys. I always value your input. I sometimes ask questions that seem fairly intuitive but I rather be safe than sorry.

    Take care,
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    Jason,

    Yes, you can strop flat on a desktop. Just make sure the blade lies flat on the strop. I am curious, though, why you don't hang your hanging strop. As for wiping the blade during the individual pass, I use a standard wash cloth and it works well.

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    Since I shave after I shower, I just wipe/strop it down on the towel I'm wearing to clean it.
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