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Just wanted to keep up with the thread, I forgot this morning, but I have realized the so called "Tan side" is smoother and definitely what works the best. Another fine shave. Sorry to quiz you all...

We'll give her another ride this morning and see how it goes. Another strop is in the very near future for sure. Still one of the best shaves I've had.

Again...I didn't recognize a smoother side initially, but as we all begin I'm learning as we go. Heck of a shave afterwards....thanks for the comments all!

Charlie

It is what it is. It's just a beginner strop and I'm still learning so everything is cool. I hit the black side first then the tan side second and it felt great. Maybe tomorrow I'll switch it up,...

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Let's see if this works....

Well if I can figure out how to upload them I will. I got it from heritage shaving in there $205 starter set. Probably not the best, but it'll do for now I guess. If I can upload it I will.
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Thanks for the insight. I shave wipe the blade dry then hit the strop 15-20 times. I always lather and strop another 30-40 times while the lather works its magic. Seems like the consensus is that...

Ok so obviously I'm new and could use some insight here. My Strop has two sides, both of which are leather. So I figured, "Cool, I got a spare should I cut the hell out of the primary." Then after...