Thread: First Strop Purchase... Assistance required.

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.

Originally Posted by shavingsamurai

was i reading too fast? the line was used for ???

...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...

http://www.classicshaving.com/articl...90351/4052.htm

Thanks everyone...

A 3" paragon has been ordered with Tony

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

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.

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.

Originally Posted by MattUk

Thanks everyone...

A 3" paragon has been ordered with Tony

WOW that's like the Cadillac of strops - I hope you got the learning one too
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.

Originally Posted by edk442

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.

Well, I don't.