How often hone? How often Strop?
Greetings to all from a new member and new straight-shaver. I have some experience with honing for cutlery, but have never before honed a straight razor. I have read some seemingly conflicting information about the frequency with which you should:
1) Hone a razor
2) Strop a razor
3) Shave with the same razor
Can anyone point me in the direction (or supply) some information on these three items? Short answers are fine!
If you hone a razor and it is not optimally sharp, will stropping make matters worse or improve them? I am not not completely clear on the merits of each, and when each is necessary to perform. That said I haven't even purchased a strop yet, partly because I am so indecisive about what type to buy.
Thanks,
Nick, I mean Jed (bad shaving joke!)
Paddle vs. Hanging Strop?
Thanks HDSG,
Are you talking about using the hanging strop or the paddle strop? I guess that leads to another couple-a questions: When would you use each of them, and should I have both?
Best,
Jed