Thread: Eager novice again, with stropping question

If your razor is sharp (shave ready) you don't need to hone it that often. You can use single razor for few months before you need to show it some hone.

You need to strop your razor every time before using it. No matter if you do it at night before or just before shaving but stropping is essential.
It takes some time, patience and practice before you learn to strop properly, but if you've already done that with good results then you are ok.

I always strop my razors , shortly before I shave . Some people even strop them after shaving , to dry the edge of the razor . You should only hone your razor when it needs honing . There is no set amount of time a razor should last between honings . I give my razors a light touch up on my finish hone (around 5 strokes) , when I first notice the razor is not as sharp as it can be . This way , I maintain a sharp edge , instead of losing a sharp edge , and having to rebuild it .