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I have used a 600 grit diamond hone to smooth a old paddle strop, so it seems fine to me.

When we say 50 laps or passes it means 50 back and forth trips. On kamisori's/microtomes it may not.
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If the razor is shaving well don't worry if about any test other than the shave. If you just want to try the HHT have fun, it is a great parlor trick.

Nicking your strop is common most likely you...

I live in a dry climate so I just dry the razor and put it away in my dopp bag that gets stored in my bedroom. When I next shave I strop 20 on webbing and 50 on plain leather. Most also strop a bit...