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Datsots,
Thanks for your input...will follow-up with the abrasives..although i do have a question...will paste work well with wool/felt, or should i look into the sprays?

Mvcrash,Thanks for your input...i take everything said and run with it. All of your experiences (everybody in the forum) is my opportunity to grasp knowledge and grow...will look into the pastes,...

jonathan,

Just to recap...just the weight of the blade when stropping, correct?
Also, the strop i bought came with a wool/felt strop along with the leather...any recommendation on the wool stuff?...

Thanks chief,
Ive heard of using newspaper...seems to work on a lot of stuff...
Also, I'll keep on eye on the razor- tug before i paste...great reply, thanks!!!

alexramirez22

Jonathan,
Thanks so much for your reply; I didn't think I can go so many shaves without pasting or honing...goodness, talk about savings!!!
Anyway, I will strop with the linen the recommended...

Hey Gents,
First shave with straight edge was an awesome experience!!!
Now for the question... Do i, when stropping the blade for the first time, strop with the linen and then the leather side...