I am wondering whether this is a prudent technique. Any beta would be appreciated.

I am a total newb to hanging strops and while working on my technique I have been lifting the edge of the razor while it is still in motion as I rotate it onto the spine.

I found that when I stopped and rotated the razor I made a very slight reverse motion and *gasp* nicked the strop ever so slightly but enough that I had to reconsider my efforts.