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Most of the hones for knives will be far too aggressive for a straight razor. Most guys like the Norton 4000/8000 grit combo stone as a start. For scale, I finish most of my knife edges at 350 or...

C - You need to strop before every shave. Some guys strop after they shave as well, in an effort to promote drying. I've never found it necessary, but climate & storage conditions vary greatly.
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