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    How long does stropping last. If you strop a razor good and put it in the box or sleeve and pack in your luggage how long should it stay good. The reason I'm asking is I will leave on the 13 Oct. on a trip to Daytona FL. Bike week. I will ride there I don't trailer the bike I ride not too far only about 800 miles. I pack what I need in a couple of small bags and strap to the bike. I leave the bags empty for my leathers. it's usually cold on half the trip there and half the trip back. I will most likely shave once while I'm gone. I keep a stash so I trim around the corners of the mouth, so should I waste space and put a strop in or not. What do ya think.

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    If you only shave once while there, I wouldn't think you would need a strop. I'll bet you could use your jeans on your thigh if need be though.
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    Once should be enough for your strop.
    But,,,
    You're gonna need a bottle of Pinaud in those saddle bags, for those biker women in Daytona.

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    My guess is you have plenty of "extra" razors laying about, bring 2 or 3 they take up less room than a strop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Once should be enough for your strop.
    But,,,
    You're gonna need a bottle of Pinaud in those saddle bags, for those biker women in Daytona.
    last time I was there it was so hot Pinaud or any after shave would be pointless but old spice deodorant extra strength would have been nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jfk742 View Post
    My guess is you have plenty of "extra" razors laying about, bring 2 or 3 they take up less room than a strop.
    I've got more razors but the one I decided to carry is the henckel I just got off the bay. I haven't had time to become attached to it if something happens and it walks off.
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    When you send a razor out for a professional hone, do you strop it before your first use? We are all told not to; it was stropped after honing by the 'meister. If you do a good job in your den before you leave, haven't you done what the professional did? It will be fine. For at least two shaves...

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    I get it, thats why i only bring my RA if im worried about something happening to it, i can always get another.

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    Roger I doñt bring a strop with me on my rides , if I,m gone more than a couple days I just bring my feather or an extra razor, as Dave said I've used my jeans to clean between shaves , I do tend to go 2 days on bike trips , if I was going to Daytona that would be my feather, and a container of blades , cause that's always been 6-8 days for me, not going this year , be safe Tc
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    Quote Originally Posted by rhensley View Post
    last time I was there it was so hot Pinaud or any after shave would be pointless but old spice deodorant extra strength would have been nice.
    That sounds about right,,,,,, so sprinkle a little Pinaud on the bike, that will attract them.

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