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03-24-2011, 01:14 AM
Thread: How many strokes?
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You may be about right. Are the shaves smooth? ...
You may be about right. Are the shaves smooth? Stropping is not sharpening, it's "refining" the definition of the edge. If you need sharper, you need to go back to the hones. The hones make the...
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03-23-2011, 10:24 PM
Thread: How many strokes?
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My strop is a blonde leather called "Big Daddy" ...
My strop is a blonde leather called "Big Daddy" 3" wide. It has a white felt 2nd piece 3" "Bid Daddy" Leather Strop
I usually hit it first with about 10 up-down and then go to the leather. Now,... -
03-18-2011, 09:53 PM
Thread: How many strokes?
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Yes, there are some youtube videos that show the...
Yes, there are some youtube videos that show the proper hold of the hand, finger and thumb, and basically you rotate the razor at the end of your stroke while keeping your wrist in pretty much the...
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02-26-2011, 02:20 PM
Thread: How many strokes?
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Straighten the edge
I'm kind of with you AFDavis11. I grew up watching the older generation strop the razors just a few times and then proceed to shave. I have seen on here where some do it 60, 70, or 100 full rounds....
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