Quote Originally Posted by Sandycrack View Post
ic approach, and dedication.

I'm just looking for the best conventional wisdom on what works and I'm 99% there.

Sandycrack
Stropping, like a lot of other things to do with shaving, draws plenty of differing opinions - your 99% today might be 75% tomorrow.

Thanks to the OP though - I think the photos do tell us a lot about the burnishing effect of linen and leather.