Thread: Trying to go straight...again!

Also, I find that it is more difficult to strop a 3/8 razor. With both honing and stropping you want the blade flat on the stone or leather with "flat" meaning both the spine and edge are both making contact with relatively uniform pressure. With the 3/8 blade, the edge and spine are so close together that is is very easy to torque the blade and put the edge at risk. Even though there is only a quarter inch difference, you will find that a 5/8 razor (the most common size) is much easier to keep flat on the strop.

Since you already got a bad start with the Zeepk, I'd hate for you to struggle and give up again with that 3/8 razor. I know it's a common suggestion, but you might want to check out the Classifieds for a cheap larger razor to start with. Note, there's nothing wrong with a 3/8 razor, it's just harder to use and maintain.

Also, good for you for doing that reading!!! However, if you have spent a day and a half at it, you ain't even close to reading everything!