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That's what's great about SRP. Ask a question about stropping and we'll even give you some advice about gardening. :tu

As long as the strop deflection is at the spine, it's ok. I strop on a loose strop (maybe not as loose as Liam). I prefer the feel of stropping that way, and my edges hold up just fine.

Note that...

Here's a video of Liam Finnegan stropping:
Razor Strop - YouTube

Here's the interview that Obie did with Liam last year: Straight Razor Place - Conversation with Liam Finnegan

It's for real. As long as the spine and edge are in contact with the strop, with the leather deflecting at the spine, it will work effectively.

The reason it's generally recommended to people...