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I think any angle will work, but I prefer the strop to be level. Since I believe the amount of deflection is important, I like to be able to see the strop deflect.

No problem,

One of the benefits to being a mentor is that sometimes you have to create posts that make you look pretty dumb, or that you worry extensively about little things that don't matter. ...

Randy,

Thank you for that great summary. The deflection part is an important point I was thinking of adding next. I think you've hit the nail on the head!

That's awesome! I'd stick with your process.

Yea, you got it.

Probably not, but if your razor is shaving well, over a lengthy period of time, you're probably stropping well. If you aren't stropping effectively it should become evident after a few shaves, say...

Yes, very likely. I often find myself adding a little pressure and then using the same pressure reduction strategy I use when honing.

I am coming to a conclusion related to stropping, particularly pressure that I would like to share. These are all just my opinions. I believe that pressure, or rather, the amount of pressure you...