Quote Originally Posted by ijerry View Post
The singing happens when the stars are finally aligned for you, but slow down, strop with intent to align the finest edge, watch that pressure, and work evenly throughout the blade. Don't pick up the razor! Roll it over and proceed, develop a rhythm, breathe, be alert, watch the pressure! Remember, equal amounts on each side of the blade. Enjoy it, learn it, master it.

Hope that helps!
Wow, Jerry! That's fantastic, almost romantic prose about stropping.