Originally Posted by
tintin
I've actually noticed the same thing lately. One thing i am doing differently (than in the past years) is that i think i've finally maxed out what my hones can do as far as getting the best possible edge. the first shave is amazing off the hones but fades after about the second shave and stays about the same after that. I didn't think it was my stropping because i always strop after honing and it seems to improve the edge (at least based off the HHT)
if i video myself stropping what should i be looking for? (it's going to be hard to change technique after all this time).