Need advice on the "meantime"

Thanks again for everyone's responses!

I'm really leaning toward the DE option for now. I think I may check out some antique shops in town or maybe the swap meet.

I am still open to suggestions though, so keep em' coming.

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Originally Posted by cubed1

Sound advice; however, can you think of a better incentive to strop slowly, methodically, and correctly?

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Yes. I think I could think of worse place to cut than arms, but not many. :) Chance of wasting your edge should be enough. I've read here somewhere that slow stropping might be more ineffectual than speedy, though.

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Originally Posted by ursus

Yes. I think I could think of worse place to cut than arms, but not many. :) Chance of wasting your edge should be enough. I've read here somewhere that slow stropping might be more ineffectual than speedy, though.

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The point of slow stropping by a would be beginner is to develop the muscle memory and coordination so that one would be able to strop at a decent pace without ruining the cutting edge of the razor nor strop.

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Originally Posted by cubed1

The point of slow stropping by a would be beginner is to develop the muscle memory and coordination so that one would be able to strop at a decent pace without ruining the cutting edge of the razor nor strop.

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I can see what you're trying to say and I absolutely agree with you: "start slowly" is a good advice. Just do in on a real strop.

Using your own arm as a practice strop is reckless and should be discouraged, especially for newbies.