Thread: 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.

Originally Posted by cubed1

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.