Quote Originally Posted by Alembic View Post
Glen,

I'm confused. I have read here that if you buy a shave ready razor from, let's say SRD, and Lynn honed it, you should just go ahead and shave with it and no need to strop. In fact, the recommendation is not to stop on that firt one so you can learn what a properly honed razor feels like.

But that is diametricaly opposed to this reasoning. If I can't strop the night before, then how does a razor get honed by ynn, shipped by SRD, get in my hands, and then is good to shave without my stropping?

Respectfully,
David
Hi,
The reason for THAT is because very frequently those new to shaving take the perfectly honed razor from Lynn, then strop it incorrectly and roll the edge, then blame Lynn for not having a sharp razor (he also oils it which helps slow down any corrosion). He wants you to know what a sharp razor feels like. But after that first shave, you must strop... in a perfect world you would still strop a freshly honed razor before use.

-Chief


-Chief