Thread: No blood :-)

Goc,

Stubear has it pretty well nailed. I am becoming more and more convinced that once the razor is sharp, not kinda sharp, but sharp, the next most important thing is stropping -- followed by good prep and good lather... There needs to be a harmonious mix of ingredients and techniques for the shave to be smooth and comfortable. It will come with time -- and good stropping. I like Tony Miller's real linen fabric strop followed by laps on horsehide and I'm coming to more and more feel that it is the linen which is key to keeping an edge sharp for a long time.

I've been wrong before, or was it that I was wrong to think I was wrong? But 40 flax followed by 40 horse licks have kept 2 Friodurs (plus other rotators) sharp for months.

Happy New Year and good shaving,

Thank you guys.