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  1. Thread: Strokes on Strop

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    Thank you, Oz. Yes, it has an interview potential.

    Thank you, Oz. Yes, it has an interview potential.
  2. Thread: Strokes on Strop

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    Oz, I would love to see that video. Do you...

    Oz,

    I would love to see that video. Do you have a link to it? This method of stropping, aside from finding it beneficial for me, also intrigues me for some reason. I would have liked meeting the...
  3. Thread: Strokes on Strop

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    Razorfeld, Yes, I have found that this method...

    Razorfeld,

    Yes, I have found that this method really makes a difference in the way the edge comes out, at least for me, any way. Also, it does take a bit getting used to the method, but the old...
  4. Thread: Strokes on Strop

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    Oh, good heavens, I frighten myself enough every...

    Oh, good heavens, I frighten myself enough every morning by looking into the mirror. Making a video of myself would really give me a heart attack. Thank you for the confidence, though.
  5. Thread: Strokes on Strop

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    Euclid, that is a profound statement and I...

    Euclid, that is a profound statement and I wholeheartedly agree. Good show.
  6. Thread: Strokes on Strop

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    Razorfeld, You are correct. Yes, the razor...

    Razorfeld,

    You are correct. Yes, the razor moves diagonally, with the spine, of course, and with the toe leading, and returning in the opposite way. So, sure, in essence, your X-stroke is...
  7. Thread: Strokes on Strop

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    Gentlemen, Some years ago, when new at...

    Gentlemen,

    Some years ago, when new at straight razor shaving and stropping, I met an old time barber whose stropping technique I found unusual. He stropped holding the blade at a medium angle...
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