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The fact that barbers traditionally use it before the shave eliminates drying as a primary purpose. Personally after the shave, and after rinsing and drying the blade, I strop 20 round trips on...

The 1961 barber manual points out that some barbers like linen, and some do not. The same manual instructs using leather only immediately after honing, and linen/leather before and after the shave. ...