Thread: Are there links to stropping videos?

Originally Posted by RayClem

Just remember that your first strop should be an inexpensive one. When you are learning to strop, it is likely that you will nick or scratch your learner strop. So your first strop should be one that you won't mind damaging.

I know it's a sad fact of life for some newbs but with that logic you should also buy a razor you don't mind damaging because any time you catch an edge on the leather it is quite likely it will also damage the razor.

My recommendation would be to practice your dexterity skills first by learning how to flip the razor or a even rolling a pencil or butterknife. Then go & make a strop out of a sheet of newspaper & secure it with a clip so you have a "practice strop". It is easier to practice the "roll" on the newspaper as it gives some support.

Here's a couple of links worth reading also:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...technique.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...ng-method.html