I bought and have another Mastro Livi razor on order. I noticed on utube he hand strops his razors as does a barber who shaved him. I have never seen this done on any other video or suggested by honemeisters. What does it do and how does it work? Your hand is far from flat. I assume it might be for the oil in your hand. Be interested in hearing from Lynn on this one. The Razorguy says he does it and it works.