Thread: Small Nicks in the Strop - Problem?

First, thanks again to all who helped with the hard-water lather problem. The lather is coming along nicely.

However -

I've been shaving for a little over a week and have just about gotten 75% of the dominant side - but in the process I've put a few small nicks in the strop. The are low on the strop, on the edge, the result of sliding the razor slightly when I roll on the back edge to make the return stroke. I think I've corrected the mechanics, but alas the evidence remains.

So, if I have a few nicks, how to handle them? Can I "rub" them out - or just avoid that part of the strop - making my strokes storter. Will the nicks damage the edge? How concerned should I be?

Thanks in Advance,

-Michael

Have a look at this article: Strop treatment and repair - Straight Razor Place Wiki.

I guess, it would depend how extensive the damage is. Unless it is unsalvageable, I would advice against shortening the strop. Perhaps this thread may be useful from you, the post from Tony Miller may be of particular use:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...storation.html

Al raz.

Originally Posted by MichaelM

First, thanks again to all who helped with the hard-water lather problem. The lather is coming along nicely.

However -

I've been shaving for a little over a week and have just about gotten 75% of the dominant side - but in the process I've put a few small nicks in the strop. The are low on the strop, on the edge, the result of sliding the razor slightly when I roll on the back edge to make the return stroke. I think I've corrected the mechanics, but alas the evidence remains.

So, if I have a few nicks, how to handle them? Can I "rub" them out - or just avoid that part of the strop - making my strokes storter. Will the nicks damage the edge? How concerned should I be?

Thanks in Advance,

-Michael

Hi, Michael. Welcome to SRP.

I would say both - try to avoid it if possible but try rubbing it with a pumice stone and you should be ok.

Michael,

Try wrapping some 600 grit silicon carbide paper around a pencil, and use that to smooth out the nicks; try and remove as little leather as possible

Have fun !

regards

Russ

If they are small odds are they won't damage the edge. Mine has a few nicks that have been there for years and they don't effect a thing.