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I find stropping more on linen after the swaty brings the edge up better. Lately ive had shaves as good as coticule and higher grit finishes with just a swaty on lather with heavy linen stropping.

As of late all I have been using is Barber' hones to keep my razors shaving ready. They are very fast, you need 3-6 strokes, and then you can strop and shave. I like this over a coticule for a touch...