Quote Originally Posted by razorguy View Post
I always strop my straight razor between passes and, as far as I can tell, it makes a big difference. Shave is smoother and the touch of the razor becomes more velvety.
By the way, I always do three passes, so I strop my razor four times at every shave: before each single pass and at the end of shaving, after having cleaned and dried the razor.
You strop four times during each shave????????? I think your Livis need some attention in the honeing dept.