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  1. 03-26-2007, 03:02 AM #1
    rshave1
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    Default how much pressure when stoping

    when stroping how much pressure should you apply, just the weight of the razor or do you press down slightly?
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    Just the weight of the blade on the strop. Of critical importance is to make sure the blade is FLAT on the strop at all times.
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    I do just enough to create a draw on my TM latigo, which is very little above the weight of the blade, on average. It gets gradually reduced over the 30-40 strokes.
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  4. 03-26-2007, 07:54 AM #4
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    I agree with the "only enough to produce drag" answer as I find the pressure needed rises slightly as the razor dulls. I also lessen pressure at the end.
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