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  1. 01-01-2009, 06:44 PM #1
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    Default Don't want to hone (at least, not right now)

    Hi,

    I'm about to go from a DE to a straight, but before I start buying some gear, I'd like to know how long I can reasonably expect to keep an edge by using just a paddle strop (nowhere to hang a regular strop).

    I was planning on buying a Tony Miller four sided paddle strop and using paste.

    Sorry if the question's been asked already; I searched the Forums, but couldn't find a thread which addressed this specifically.

    Thanks in advance

    R.
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    I'm new to this so I'm only repeating what other people have said but it depends on a number of factors, the material your blade is made out of, the thickness of your beard and your stropping technique. These things affect the life of your edge positively and negatively. Exactly how long it's going to last I don't know but I know these things should be considered
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    Welcome to SRP. One thread that might help is this one: http://straightrazorpalace.com/newbi...tay-sharp.html

    If your razor is truly shave ready, and if your stropping technique is perfect, you will not even need a hone. Too many ifs, maybe.
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    1 razor 1 strop 1brush with soap 1 barber hone, you can keep the razor sharp indefinately with a good barber hone!
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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    Hypotheticallly, could a pasted strop do the same job as a barber hone? I'm just looking to maximize the potential of the paddle since that's what I''ll have to buy.

    Oh, and happy new year to everyone!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raiontzukai View Post
    Hypotheticallly, could a pasted strop do the same job as a barber hone? I'm just looking to maximize the potential of the paddle since that's what I''ll have to buy.

    Oh, and happy new year to everyone!
    Nope, polishing the blade only does so much, eventually you will have to hone.
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    I see. Well at least I know what I'm getting into.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    1 razor 1 strop 1brush with soap 1 barber hone, you can keep the razor sharp indefinately with a good barber hone!
    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    Nope, polishing the blade only does so much, eventually you will have to hone.
    ^ What he said times 2.

    Lap your barber hone to be sure it is close to being flat.
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