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I keep imagining that a taut strop with pressure and a looser strop with no pressure could produce a pretty similar effect.

No matter how I strop, unless I let the strop sag, the results are...

Yes, using too much pressure and also allowing deflection is a very bad idea. The strop's tautness has to be worked in relation to the deflection. Re-honing is the best approach. It may be...

I don't typically use linen as a part of my stropping. I often will clean and dry the blade after a shave using the linen, which should probably count for something. I use the linen sparingly about...

I understand completely. In fact I think it's a little scary just how clearly I follow your post. I also have a very thin pliant strop.

James,

That is very interesting and insightful. I had a feeling there would be many members with this perspective. I like your description. When you describe "bite" how do you determine this?

I have a few strategies I follow when stropping, just thought I'd share and see if anyone else does anything similar.

1) The perfect honed razor/WTG shave strokes:

Taut strop, light pressure,...