Originally Posted by
petercp4e
Another thing that you might want to try while developing your technique is stropping on newspaper. I did it when I first started for quite a while. Fold the paper so it has a little cushion and place it on a flat surface like the kitchen counter when you strop. It works surprisingly well.
If you want to check the edge to see if it's rolled use a loose cotton ball and rub it downward from the spine to the edge. If it's rolled the cotton will snag and pull on one side of the blade.
Keep practicing and you'll get the stropping in no time at all..
Good luck!
Pete <:-}