Thread: does this cut it?

I've been having some stropping problems and I don't want to blame it on the equipment because I know it is me but since my technique is terrible it probably wouldn't hurt to have some good equipment. That being said, this is what I've been working with

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...944/196043.htm

I know it is for travel mainly but would this work as a daily strop?

Could you describe the problem you're encountering while stropping...or maybe just take us through your process. If your razor is honed properly this strop should be sufficient to maintain an edge.

JR

With careful stropping that should do the job fine.

X

I've been looking at the paddel strops as well. My strop seems to curl up on the sides while stroping and I get a small spot in the middle that doesn't touch the blade. The leather is not stiff and has plenty of bend in it without being sloppy. It's a hanging strop from Bismarck #1068.

By all means this should be OK. Of course, you can get other products but this should work fine.

Cheers
Ivo

also, how accurate is the superfly hanging hair video?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/compo...d,17/Itemid,3/

Can anybody's razor actually do that? The hair cutting in half just falling on the razor blade? Is this video a little exaggerated? Or do I have to hone and strop a helluva lot more?

Originally Posted by saladbar2000

also, how accurate is the superfly hanging hair video?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/compo...d,17/Itemid,3/

Can anybody's razor actually do that? The hair cutting in half just falling on the razor blade? Is this video a little exaggerated? Or do I have to hone and strop a helluva lot more?

This is just an illustration. The hair doesn't have enough weight to be cut in half just falling on the edge. If the hair is still attached to the scalp, arm, leg, whatever though - this would provide enough resistance to cause the hair to pop if the razor is sharp enough

Cheers
Ivo

I just thinking as far a testing goes. I had a problem when I first started with a butt-ton of drag so I pretty much went back to my feather razor. I want to kick this things ass in round 2!

Originally Posted by saladbar2000

I just thinking as far a testing goes. I had a problem when I first started with a butt-ton of drag so I pretty much went back to my feather razor. I want to kick this things ass in round 2!

The Feather is as sharp as it gets - try just dropping a hair on it and see if it gets cut, then tell us (I would bet the hair is not severed).

It is a very rare occasion when a shave-ready straight is as sharp as a Feather, from what I hear. Some old-timers even claim it's impossible

Cheers
Ivo

yeah, I saw the video and I couldn't believe that any razor could cut a hair like it does in that animation. Other than hacking away at my face with a dull blade, what is the best indicator that the blade is ready?