Quote Originally Posted by Gianni_Capp
Anyway, I have been getting around six shaves using only the strops. I generally go linen, pasted strop, and finishing strop. I have been able to get the razor to pass the hanging hair test, not with the relative ease I admit.
Typically, you should just use linen & a finishing strop for daily use. Probably 20 round trips on each. Pasted strops are mainly for final polish after honing, or refreshing a slightly dulled edge.
Quote Originally Posted by Gianni_Capp
I admit I am obsessed with the search for that perfectly honed, ultra sharp razor. Does it truly exist oh Zen master?
I'm not a Zen master, but I would caution against the perfection trap in every aspect of your life. It is an impossible state to achieve. If it is perfect, it won't be once you make your first pass. You'll overlook many incredible, great, truly wonderful things because they don't measure up to some crazy idea we fabricate. If the razor shaves you well, then call it good. If you want to have a solid benchmark to measure your skill against, send the razor to Lynn or one of the other honemeisters.