Daily pre shave stropping on a paddle requires great care not to knock the edge off so be extra careful, go extra slow and make sure the entire edge is getting honed. And remember ... NO PRESSURE!

Also, the point leading shave stroke is called a 'cutting angle' and some of the barber texts recommend about 30º, but I have had success with as little as 10º and safety with as much as 45º. I find it is actually safer than trying to push straight into the whiskers and getting caught up.

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