Thread: Stropping feels like its going to get expensive

Originally Posted by PastorDennis

I received from a friend a very nice antique razor, after reading a tutorial on honing it on a stone, I read the method you posted about stropping as quoted, the end result of both tutorials did the trick. I'm sporting a nice close shave smooth as my rump the day I was born. Thanks for posting that! Lots of great information on this site.

I think I am going to really enjoy this razor.

-Dennis

Welcome to SRP Dennis. Glad to hear of your good fortune with your razor and strop. You might do a post in 'member introductions' as well . I think more members will notice your introducing yourself there.

I have been very fortunate with my strops.
Started with a paddle and focused on developing muscle memory.
the que for me to stroke is the blade slapping down on the turn.
I did a lot of slow stropping untill I had it down to the point I could look away and still keep going without any problems.

Then started using a hanging strop with light pressure but full contact.

Now I have added speed. average speed is 80 passes a minute.

Good luck and stay focused on what you are doing.


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Originally Posted by PhatMan

This video has been the most use to me for stropping instruction, and is by our very own hi_bud_gl (Sham)

YouTube - straight razor stropping