thats right, except for the pasted strop keeps the ratio (3 to 2). it seems counterintuitive to everything we know as a straight razor user and the brain just keeps telling you "this doesn't feel right". The blade edge is generally pretty short (less than 2") so unless you have a really narrow stone you should be able to use a straight back and forth motion.


FWIW i thought i'd clarify that there in no convex side on these razors. it's always bothered me when ppl say that. There are 2 concave sides with one side being shorter (width wise). ie: where one side might be 5/8 the other might be 4/8