Originally Posted by
moehal
Congrats on recieving the kit, it was money well spent. I have the poor man strop kit which i got for practising and even now i love it. I still use the strop at times along with my srd natural. You may notice that the strop might be a little stiff, but dont worry, just keep rubbing it well with your palm ( while one end is attached to a hook or rod) and it will break in really well and become soft and supple. Just make sure you dont grab the other end too tight as it might cause the strop to curve/cup along a portion of its length, just grab it gently and nicely taut.
As for the balsa strop (the wooden block with the red and green compounds), use it only when your razor pulls beyond the work of stropping. I have only used the green side once about a month ago or mor (10 laps) and the edge is still shave ready, a more experienced member mught be able to comment on how to use the balsa.
And a day's woth of growth is good enough, but if yours grows slow take another day if you can, i dont wish for you to wait longer than you can, the excitement is always overwhelming :)
Anyways i presume the kit came with instructions so i mustve repead what you know already.
Enjoy your kit and happy shaving!
Hal.