Well I've been systematically researching wet shaving on the beginner boards. I started with a basic set up and got great feedback and from that I've decided to get a strop and razor from wipped dog to see how I like wet shaving at all. Ater that I looked into scuttles because I figured if I don't like wet shaving a scuttle will provide nice warm later regardless of what my shaving tool ends up being. From that I'm still waiting to find out what a SRD scuttle is, but I think if decided on the Schwarzweisskeramik. Now on to Strops.
With the little I know of strops, the advice about having to keep it taut makes me think why not use a paddle and since a four sided paddle is twice the fun, I don't know why this is not the standard. I guess because it was more space saving and efficient for the barbers to use and that is everyones memory of what is best. But for the home wet shaver isnt an object you have to put no phisical effort to maintain it taut (I've never used a hanging strop, but I can't imagine its that hard - but more effort none the less) more perferable. Also with the aim of keeping it taut, what more could be asked for then a perfectly straight plane. Just lean one end on the sink and just hold handle to keep it level while you strop. No need to hang anyting, no need to move to where it might be hanging, no need to excert unneeded effort, and no need to be confined to any one area or have to be standing you could strop with a paddle sitting down! What do you guys think?
Few questions.
With a for paddle versions will I need to reapply any 0.5 micron..... paste later on with some use?
With a straight leather strop do you need to use any lubricate/paste?
Thanks in advance