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Hey Marty
Damp towel before stropping

I remember my barber flicking water on his strop. I asked here years ago why he did that but got no answers.

What does the water do to the draw?

I use one of my five strops a week at a time. When being used I palm three or four times per day.
The strop in use is hung in the bath. My wife's scalding showers help them plenty moisturized.
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