Thread: When to Strop...

Hey guys, I was just wondering, does it matter when you strop the razor? Before or after a shave? Is it bad to strop right after a shave?

Both is better. Before I do 20/60. Fabric/leather. Afterward I do 10-20 and 30-50 depending on the time I have and the fun I'm having.

I do both as well. I had heard that you should let the blade "rest" but I worry more about making sure the edge is thoroughly cleaned by stropping on the felt and leather.

Originally Posted by Txshooter38

I do both as well. I had heard that you should let the blade "rest" but I worry more about making sure the edge is thoroughly cleaned by stropping on the felt and leather.

I read where Dovo instructions suggested the edge rest.
However, I like the edge cleaned of scuz and moisture after a shave to prevent rust/tarnish.

Originally Posted by Neckbone

I read where Dovo instructions suggested the edge rest.
However, I like the edge cleaned of scuz and moisture after a shave to prevent rust/tarnish.

Dovo is clearly outnumbered.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ng-basics.html

I admit I've gone crazy when it comes to stropping...60 linen 40 leather after....20 linen, 100 leather before. Good thing about "before" can be the night before, a day or two before, or sometimes just pick up a few blades that I plan on using for the next few shaves and get them all stropped up ahead of time.

I do a 50 (25 per side) stroke strop before my shave to what I feel is warm up the blade. After my shave I do an 80 (40 per side) stroke strop to clean up the blade before oiling and storing. I've been doing that for years; just something I came up with that works for me.

Originally Posted by jlpenn85

Hey guys, I was just wondering, does it matter when you strop the razor? Before or after a shave? Is it bad to strop right after a shave?