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I was practicing stropping, and was extremely careful to make sure I was doing the right motions. Not once did I ever flip it on its edge or move it the wrong direction and it was smooth motion when...

It seems most of the hair on my face points downwards except for my chin. On my neck, it's all over the place. Some hairs point up, some down, randomly.

Is there a way to practice stropping without damaging my blade? Rehoning everytime I screw it up will become really expensive. :( Also, how can I tell if my stropping is improving?

So I should send it off for a re-honing, or can proper stropping repair it?

I just noticed that with a long strand of hair, it takes quite a bit of effort to even sever the hair. Does that mean the edge is ruined?

Mine is a 5/8 king cutter. I gave it another shot today. I tried the hot tower after putting on a first lather, but it irritated my skin. I think I might be allergic to the west indie bay soap. I put...

Thanks, that's very helpful info! I wish I could go a day without shaving, but unless I get more than one day off in a row I'm unable to. Being an ensign in the navy I'm expected to keep clean shaven...

Thanks for the replies, everyone! I'm going to keep at it for a few weeks and I'll let you know how it comes along.

I recently purchased a Boker King Cutter bundle with the red latigo strop from SRD and attempted to use it today. I spent several weeks before receiving it watching tutorial vids and reading these...