Thread: Pride comes before a fall

Originally Posted by STF

Hi all,

I have been reading the forum and I have some questions if I may.

What are bug bites on the scales?

When people say they used neets foot oil and sanded the scales, do they soak the whole razor?

What's a magnetic razor?

Does it matter how fast the blade runs down the face, will it still cut as well if it moves slowly?

I have a board stop because it's supposed to be easier for a noob, is a hanging strop a lot harder to use?

If I got a hanging strop am I supposed to put some kind of stuff on the canvas side?

Thanks in advance .

Steve

Not sure what insects cause the damage to horn scales. Read somewhere that it is larvae that actually feed on the scales, but IDK for sure.

You can soak the whole razor. No problem.

Not sure about premise of magnetic razors.

I would watch videos for a better idea about speed.

I started out with a hanging strop, they aren't hard to use.

You can put abrasives on the canvas, but you don't have to. Mine is clean. Personal preference. If it is your only fabric stop I would leave it clean.