Thread: Stropping too much?

I do big, long. elaborate strop progressions after honing.
After that, one single fabric/leather. No pastes.

For the MOST part, 40/80 before shaving, 20/40 after. They just get better and better.

After a while, I can just pick one up and shave, skipping a session.

At times, before shaves, I skip the fabric as one is fine where it is. Sometimes, I work an edge in with more fabric. I don't think a set number is good. Get to know your blade and what it needs, I think.

I am a firm believer that many of the best edges are finished on the strop.
No matter what finishing hone was used. Steels and grinds!

Good stropping is as key as a good edge, fine strop, lather, brush, and good technique.
JMHO

'Spare the strop, spoil the edge!'