i just didn't think i would need to hit the strop for a nice shave in the middle
maybe im just not doing something right (likely)
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i just didn't think i would need to hit the strop for a nice shave in the middle
maybe im just not doing something right (likely)
I generally do.
I used to when I started out, but rarely if ever anymore!
Actually, except in the very beginning, I cant remember the last time I stropped between passes!
Never, I did try it but noticed no difference. If it works for you, it's good
Never did. I strop before using the razor and that's it. But as they say whatever works for you, go for it.:D
I don't strop inbetween.... I feel like if my edge won't last through the shave, then I'm gonna reach for a new razor to finish with. The first razor goes to the hones.
If I feel a razor isn't behaving as nicely as it should, I might re-strop. Between either WTG /XTG or XTG/ATG.
At the same time, I also lather and re-lather, in case the issue was prep/hydration.
If it feels like I'm getting torn up, I might even put on some oil or skin food at this time. Honestly, though, as I am getting better at all aspects, prep, stropping, and shaving technique, I find I need to do it less and less often. As a matter of fact, I just completed what I believe is the first ever 5 day work-week of three-pass shaves every day, as I had both the time and the need for good shaves every day. I didn't have to re-strop once (maybe thanks to the new SRD designs strop I have?????...or maybe a combo of that and learning what the heck I am doing!!!)
If it works for you, and you are getting good shaves, go for it! Man, I can't believe how often that's the answer here!
I strop between my two passes. Not so much because I think it improves the shave, but because it's just part of my routine. It has become one of those things that I started doing and now my minor OCD has taken hold of it. That and I just enjoy stropping too.
I have never done it, should I start now? is there a benefit of doing it? I have never read anything about that.
Al raz.
Honing a lot of ebay or whatever razors I come off of the hone and strop and shave. If the razor isn't up to my expectations on the first pass I rinse, re-lather and hit it on the hanging felt with diamond spray or the flat bed with chrom ox and do the second pass. Rarely have to do this but it seems to work well and improves the second pass. Then I go back to the hones with it. I don't like to go to a second razor when I am doing a shave. IF a razor is giving me a good shave I never strop between passes.
I do if I do an ATG pass. I usually get close to if not BBS from 1 WTG and 2 XTG passes, but if I'm not going to be able to shave for a while I'll do a 4th pass ATG. After 3 passes on a tough beard I've found that some stropping really makes that last pass smoother.
I don't need to do two passes to get a great shave, so the answer is N/A.
Never have. I've been OK so far and I have a heavy beard, I get a good shadow after a few hours even after BBS.
Mostly I'm not doing stropping inbetween wtg and atg. Lately I have noticed to try stropping with some of my blades if they feel to drag even a little.
And sometimes I do it just for fun and enjoy the stropping without trying to get anything better. :D
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Originally Posted by JCitron
+1 except more than minor OCD :D
Took the words right outta my mouth :ziplip:
I do, I just give it like 10 quick laps. But I am relatively new to this and only do it because I have heard a few guys recommend it. But I tend to get a not as good shave when I don't. But it might be because I am in a bit of a hurry those times.
if i have more than 3 days growth, i will strop after the first pass to straighten the edge out. otherwise, no.
I always do 10 or 13 passes in-between. It gives me a better against the grain pass.
Sometimes~ Depends on how the first pass goes. I normally avoid an ATG pass, just go twice WTG.
I don't typically strop between passes, but I have found it can sometimes be helpful. For example, the skin around my mouth is a bit more sensitive than the rest of my face. So, sometimes I shave my whole face with the grain, then go against the grain on my neck and cheeks. But, before I go against the grain on the chin and mouth region, I might hit the strop just to keep the razor as smooth as possible. This can help avoid irritation and give a more comfortable shave.
IMO, stropping is like applying aftershave balm or taking pain pills: use as necessary.
I always strop before going ATG
WTG - XTG - STROP - ATG
Do any of you guys who strop between passes work ???? I can't find enough time to do this even if I wanted to...:rofl2: