Thread: Under Stropping

Even if i stropped 40/80 to finish a razor after honing, if it has "rested" more than a few hours (without oiling), then i'm always going to give it 20/40 just to clear the edge of oxidation, before shaving. I'm more of a 20/40 after and 40/80 before guy.

But those are rounded numbers. I like "44" and "84" and sometimes "66" as i can attach sentimental values to those numbers...oh how the mind wanders.

I pretty much stick to 30 linen/60 leather... always seems to work out well.

Sometimes, though, if I'm just into it, I'll just keep going after the 60 on leather, not counting at all. That, my friends, is always a nice shave.

Originally Posted by WadePatton

Even if i stropped 40/80 to finish a razor after honing, if it has "rested" more than a few hours (without oiling), then i'm always going to give it 20/40 just to clear the edge of oxidation, before shaving. I'm more of a 20/40 after and 40/80 before guy.

But those are rounded numbers. I like "44" and "84" and sometimes "66" as i can attach sentimental values to those numbers...oh how the mind wanders.

I may be on the edge of OCD, but I like to do multiples...20 linen or rough leather; 80 latigo or English Bridle; 22-88; 25-100.

You get the drift. I wind up in an institution, can I still be a forum member?

40 linen 100 leather...every time ...why cheat yourself !!!!

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I may be on the edge of OCD, but I like to do multiples...20 linen or rough leather; 80 latigo or English Bridle; 22-88; 25-100.

You get the drift. I wind up in an institution, can I still be a forum member?

Ha! I use Fibonacci numbers 34 hemp / 55 leather.