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    Quote Originally Posted by Steelforge View Post
    As mentioned above you need to strop before every shave, something like 20 to 30 passes although I often get bored and only do around 10.
    Actually, 50-60 careful laps IS optimal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
    Actually, 50-60 careful laps IS optimal.

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    Really, does anyone actually do anywhere near that many?

    I know I don't.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steelforge View Post
    Really, does anyone actually do anywhere near that many?

    I know I don't.
    I think X is getting that number from the Grand Experiment and/or his personal experience. I remember reading the Grand Experiment and approx. 45-60 strokes was considered optimal. However, there are others who disagree so we're back to experimenting to find what works for each individual.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steelforge View Post
    Really, does anyone actually do anywhere near that many?

    I know I don't.

    I generally go for 40 but thats gone to 50-60 slow and careful laps since I started with my wapienica troubles...

    I don't think my honing skills are up to the job.

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    Since I've never purchased any razors or other products from The Art Of Shaving, I can't comment on whether their razors are shave ready out of the box. I think, however, that the problem is one of both stropping and technique. It's the double whammy of str8 shaving. You're learning an entirely different way of shaving and also mastering the correct way to strop a razor. Both need to be approached slowly and carefully. As far as stropping is concerned, do it slowly in order to acquire the muscle memory to do it both quickly AND correctly. On a hanging strop there's no sin in taking two or three extra seconds to draw the blade the length of the strop and another second or two to flip the blade over and begin the next stroke. It's a lot cheaper than sending them out to be honed! Once you get the correct motion you'll develop the speed and timing so that you'll be able to knock out 30-60 passes without worrying about rolling the edge.

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    Thanks for all of the great input! I am looking at a great hone thus far from an earlier post and will be working on my technique. I am willing to stick with this!

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