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Hello from Northern Alberta Canada
I live in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. It's an oil and logging town. I, personally am working as a cabinet maker. I enjoy bow hunting and have a Blue Heeler that is our fourth child. We have a lot of fun with him.
I have been considering straight razor shaving for some time and have now taken the steps toward doing it. Right now I am awaiting the delivery of a 2/8 razor from Thiers Issard in England. I decided to get this because I have a partial beard and I am a glutten for punishment and challenges. My family plan to get me a 6/8 Thiers Issard shaving set for my birthday.
Being new to this aspect of grooming I have many questions and much to learn. Being an avid advocate of having sharp knives, I was wondering how many strops one needs in the pursuit of a good edge? And what is the purpose of the linen/fabric webbing of the strop? Do or can you apply diamond paste to it as well as the leather?
Well that's a start. I look forward to hearing from the many members of this elite group that I have joined and value all advice given.Attachment 102110