There is another thread started recently concerning theirs-Issard that got me thinking. In this post, Lynn pointed out that sometimes these razors come in with spines that are uneven. Since i didn't want to hijack that thread i thought i would post here. do you think this uneven spine would affect the ability of a strop to work properly causing the blade to dull slighlty upon stropping? i got a new TI razor for fathers day that is absolutely stunning, but the first shave was the only one i would consider great, after stropping for the second, it seemed less sharp, and barely gets through my thick wiskers. im new, but fairly certain my stropping technique is adequate. Originally i thought i applied too much paste to the strop. upon inspection, i don't think this is the case. Unfortunately i don't currently have a hone, but am planning on purchasing a Norton to try and bring this beauty back. until then ive abandoned her and postponed my perfecting straight razor shaving technique.