Thread: Announcing The SRP Logo Limited Edition Straight Razor

Originally Posted by sst3wart

TC -- I've been accused of being patient... Almost to a fault. The best things come...

Willie -- did you need to strop before your first shave with it? I'll have to dig out my old polishing stones to see what I have and what shape they are in. Haven't played with them in a while.

Spencer

Welcome to SRP Spencer. It isn't necessary before the first time. If you know how to strop it wouldn't hurt anything, but if you don't it is possible that you might dull the razor. Give shaving a try first to see what the edge is like. Takes any possibility of a stropping mishap out of the equation. Same with polishing stones. Honing razors is an art unto itself. Experience with knives or tools is not necessarily helpful. Get a couple of ebay specials, in good condition, to practice honing/stropping. Save your pro honed razor to use and to compare your own results with the practice blades.