Basic chromium balsa question
Ok, really basic question for you -- I just bought a chromium balsa strop here, and it just occurred to me that I've never seen any discussion about how to use one properly. From what I understand, the stroke is exactly like what I use for a leather strop, right? Spine-first direction, then roll the razor along the spine, and then spine-first the other direction, right? And no water on the strop, right?
Thanks!!
One more question, actually a few
How many strokes do you use, and how do you know when you are done?
Ooops, one more too -- I just bought one of those balsa block things, but how do I know when it's "worn out" or "used up"? Do those things last for a few razors, or a lifetime, or something in between? Thanks!