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    welcome to srp

    you need to strop before every shave. start with 30 laps on the fabric followed by 50 on the leather. in about 2 months experiment with less and more and see what works best for you.

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    That's a nice set. I would upgrade the strop to a 3" one.

    With regards to stropping, the answer is in the Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki : "Because of the variables in this question, there is no definite answer. There appears to be some consensus that 30 to 60 passes on a leather strop will yield optimum results."

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    Welcome to SRP. Nice choice for a set. Read the beginner's guide found in the link in the above post by BeBerlin for great info to get started.
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    Welcom to the gang and nice to see your thinking of upgrading to the full straight edge I am sure you wont turn back. And in the long term it will save you some money as no more cartrdiges to buy.

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    Thanks guys, yea I read the guide...just wanted to see personal recommendations, thanks for the responses, as far as upgrading the strop, it's basically a larger contact surface correct? any other feedback, tips, or advice, and recommendations are welcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SoCal View Post
    as far as upgrading the strop, it's basically a larger contact surface correct?
    Yes it is a 3" width rather than the 2". Knowing what I know now I would upgrade to the 3" Premium 1 strop. That is what I have and use on a regular basis .... among many others.. it has become my main strop. I prefer the feel of the razor on that particular leather to the latigo. That is a personal preference and some guys might be the opposite. You won't know until you try one or another.
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    I agree with Robin. I too would upgrade to the 3 inch strop. You've made a good purchase. I've done quite a bit of business with SRD and have never been disappointed.
    As the other's have said, Stropping is requiered prior to each shave.
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