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No, strop just before the shave.
As far as advice on razors from a brush maker, take those with a large grain of salt.
The same goes for advice from razor manufacturers which would lead you to buy...

Well, the problem is that you've already made up your mind, so does it really matter what characteristics you should pay attention to?

To me the balance is critical in using a razor - I have the...

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The downside of that razor is the scales, they are way too heavy for the blade, making it very unbalanced with poor ergonomics.
I don't know if the razor would come with the edge...