was i reading too fast? the line was used for ???
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was i reading too fast? the line was used for ???
The linen can be used for:
Cleaning the razor
Building a draw
Unsmoothing the edge
Applying a light honing paste
Gross edge alignment
Unfortunately, the linen is to stropping what a screwdriver is to carpentry, in that its function can be varied or even potentially ignored.
...The Canvas or Linen Strop is generally used before final stropping on the leather strop. It's purpose is to provide a very honing to the razor's edge, replacing most of the keenness which was lost in it's last use. While it has proven effective for this purpose, it will not sharpen a dull razor but will extend the period between honings...Quote:
Originally Posted by shavingsamurai
http://www.classicshaving.com/articl...90351/4052.htm
Thanks everyone...
A 3" paragon has been ordered with Tony :)
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Originally Posted by AFDavis11
Hey AFDavis. What do you mean by unsmoothing the edge?
Furthermore, can you give any tips on how you would perform each of your functions. I get the honing paste, but is the difference between cleaning and draw just about timing (i.e. after a shave vs. before stropping on leather) or are you also referring to changes in technique.
Thanks.
WOW that's like the Cadillac of strops - I hope you got the learning one too :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MattUk
As careful as I was with my strop i still managed to nick the edges at the turning points.
Oh yes..I did not forget to order that as well :)
Wonderful thread, very informative!
For the last week I've been in the same boat trying to figure out what is what and does what.
Seriously considering the Heirloom Artisan 3" Wide Horse/Latigo in burgundy with a leather handle and a practice strop...
personally i don't think theres a need to go with the 3". alot of the people who have them still use an x motion.
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Originally Posted by edk442
Well, I don't.