Thread: Whiskers give the razor a hard time

Originally Posted by Tortri

I just shaved my second time. I let my beard grow over the weekend and just shaved it. I strop around 30 times.. basically until it feels like its a suction.. then i did the same thing for the cotton.

It sounds like you are going from leather to linen? Is that the case? I use only leather, but I'm pretty sure you're supposed to go from linen to leather. That could have something to do with it.

Agree with the others. Leather then linen is a bad idea unless you are using certain of the Illinois strops, which oddly seem to work better that way. Also straight from the hone I find linen is not necessary at all; only after a few days of shaving, then it gives a "boost" before hitting the leather.
Keep at it, you're on the right path.

John P.