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It is recommended practice to strop before each shave, and yes it is very common practice as well. It is not necessary to strop after the shave, but it doesn't hurt either. It is also not necessary...

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Everyone has given you very sound advice. As for shops, they are shops - what else do you need to know?

Soaps and creams - most people try at least 20 of each (small joke,...