Thread: Stropping Canvas?

Originally Posted by fiveten73

Hi I was curious when you should use the canvas side of the strop. I haven't yet got my razor sharp enough so I'm gonna try to do some passes on the 8k of the norton. After that should I go to the canvas and then the leather, or should I just stick to the leather? Any suggestions? Thanks

Either works, but the edge will be sharper and smoother if you go to the canvas first. The canvas acts like a slow finishing hone. Off of the Norton I'd probably do 50-100 laps on the canvas, then another 50 or so on the leather.

If you don't bother stropping on the canvas, then your first shave will be a bit harsh and rough but it will improve over the first few shaves. An initial thorough stropping on the linen and leather will give you a nice shave the first time.