Quote Originally Posted by Quick View Post
Not sure I buy that Bart. I think the main contribution of speed in this context would be zero (static friction) or non-zero (kinetic friction). After that there may be some difference due to plastic deformation of the strop surface. If we imagine the strop surface to be pliable and bumpy then at a faster speed (same downforce) the razor may "skim" across the tops of the bumps rather than slower when the bumps have time to deform and flatten slightly. If there is any effect like this then going slower would result in more friction due to more surface area being in contact.
And, what about the effect of speed on ~ razor wobble? Imagine a razor traveling from point A to B on a strop. Would going slowly increase the tendency (maybe mostly, or in part due to hand/ finger tension/ relaxation) for the razor to rock and shift (affecting equal pressure of razor against strop). Now imagine that same A to B path traveled at a much greater speed. Would the increased speed overcome the frequencies of rocking and wobbling and result in more even pressures and stropping forces?

Does that make any sense to youse guys?


Scott