Originally Posted by
Spokeshave
As long as we're tossing about theories on the value of speed as called for in the barber's manuals, I'll offer my theory...they stropped fast because it better served the customer. As you read through those old manuals, there is an ever present theme of serving their customer (what a concept, eh?...talk about 'a lost art'). The service was the shave. The stropping was just the supporting maintenance so getting it done with speed and visible flair and confidence would best serve the guy who was waiting on his shave.
Just one man's opinion.
- Dale