Thread: Post shave stropping????

Hey guys,

I am wondering how necessary it is to strop after shaving. I rotate about 5 or so razors and am wondering if there are any advantages/disadvantages to stropping after shaving. I was told that a razor really should not be used every day to allow the blade to recondition itself over a period of 24 or so hours. Won't stropping after shaving counteract this? What are your thoughts? Thanks,

Kyle

I know that there is a LOT of debate over whether the blade needs to "rest" - I personally don't believe it.

I strop after shaving (15 linen, 15 leather) simply to ensure I have all the moisture off the bevel before being put away - no other reason for me, anyhow.

Mark

Some of the instruction sheets that come with NOS razors actually recommend after shave stropping, I however am in the 'rest the razor' belief system... I guess what ever feels right to you on this one!!!!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Some of the instruction sheets that come with NOS razors actually recommend after shave stropping, I however am in the 'rest the razor' belief system... I guess what ever feels right to you on this one!!!!

I have read the same info but I never strop after shaving. I just dry the razor really well then oil it.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

I have read the same info but I never strop after shaving. I just dry the razor really well then oil it.

Quick noob question..what kind of oil do you use?

Usually either mineral oil, camellia oil, or regular 3-in-1 oil...

Generally though, most don't need to oil their razors unless you're going to store them for a decently long period of time, or if you live in a really humid climate.

Mark

I only strop before shaving . After I shave I rinse my blade under HOT tap water , and dry it with cotton balls . I let it sit open with the blade perpendicular to the scales , and let it air dry overnight . I don't oil the blade , however I do put a drop of mineral oil on the piviot pin , now and then .

I use the same post-shave method my Grandfather did. Hot water rinse, wipe with alcohol, dry with a towel or TP, strop 2-3 laps on newspaper to be sure the edge is dry (so he said), then I use tea seed cooking oil (camellia). Grandpa used mineral oil or 3-in-1.

He also often used newspaper or the yellow pages before the pre-shave stropping, so I suspect he didn't just use it to dry the edge.

I don't know what club this is. I just rinse under HOT water. Dry with a towel, blow on the pivot and put it in a cedar lined drawer that I have. I have many razors but only have seven out that I shave with. Right now I have what my eight year old calls the farm. Two Ducks (a satin edge, a dwarf) chickens (two hen and roosters, old stock). Farmers (two red Imps, one round, one spike) and the Cat( Puma silver steel). None have shown rust yet.

Phil

I give mine 30 laps after my shave so it gets all the moisture and left over dried soap from the edge and prepares it for the next shave. I lap 50 times before I shave.

bj