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03-15-2007, 01:32 AM #1
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Thanked: 369This is a diagram of how I strop. Forgive my poor attempt at drawing.
This is essentially the same as the X pattern, at least in effect.
Scott
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03-15-2007, 06:46 AM #2
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03-15-2007, 04:42 PM #3
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Thanked: 369James,
Yes, I suppose "C" motion is acurate. The lines with the arrows indicate the direction of movement. Starting from the outter center of the strop, moving diagonally to the inner ends of the strop. Speeded up, and with practiced flow, it appears you are making an arcing, or "C" shaped movement.
Scott
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03-15-2007, 07:19 PM #4
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Thanked: 369Here's a better (I hope!) diagram. In fact, disregard my first drawing. The red lines indicate the blades path over the strop. The blue indicates the movement of the hand. The razor remains perfectly flat on the strop at all times. The dotted lines indicate where the razor is turned or flipped. I usually keep the razor in contact with the strop during the turn, but have found, after years of practice, that I can also lift off during the turn if I want with no problem.
I think you can now see how this is essentially the X pattern.
The curving of the red line is intentional as I find it a more natural and comfortable way to strop. You could use a more strict approach, if you want, and use a pure diagonal stroke getting the same effect.
I should also mention that I do use a very strict diagonal motion while honing.
And, for those of you who might think that this method of stropping is slow and/or cumbersome, if you've watched my stropping video you should think differently
Oh, one more thing. I know someone will think those red lines show that the razor is flying completly off of the strop. No. At least one half the length of the blade stays flat on the strop the whole time.
Scott
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03-15-2007, 08:17 PM #5
So you strop toe leading Scott. Do you have to pay close attention when stropping a full hollow? I ask this because I find if I go toe leading I tend to put more weight on at the start of the stroke. This tends to dull a full hollow if the tension isn't right. My way has the same slight arc to the stroke as yours but with heal leading instead.
I agree that as you gain confidence you can lift off at the end of each pass and this I tend to do with wedge type razors when I really speed up for a quick shave. normally tho I tend to make the same "clip-clap" as a Rolls Razor when I go fast. This has no effect on the edge or should I say no detrimental effect. I think I said earlier that when stropping on a pasted I go with toe leading but finish on the pasted with heal leading with lighter pressure. Do you have a pref for pasted strops and the way to lead the razor. Sorry just remembered you don't use pasted strops. Dissregard.
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03-15-2007, 09:00 PM #6
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Thanked: 369PuFF,
I think I've overcome the problem of uneven application of pressure by focussing pressure on the back of the razor. Through practice I suppose I've become good at it since I never really worry about what you mentioned. It seems that the rest of the razor follows along with the back It's become a natural habit for me. Also, as I turn the razor, I slightly adjust and re-position the razor as sight and/or feel dictates. This occurs in fractions of a second and along with the rhythm of my stropping.
Scott
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03-15-2007, 09:17 PM #7
Is there a reason behind using a toe leading action? Toe leading on my pasted strops is so I follow the hone angle, is this why you strop that way?
PuFF