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Heel Honing-Toe Stropping
I went back in the "Strops" Forums and on page 39 I found what I am seeking. In several posts I learned about having a cross-hatched hone pattern is better for a smooth shave (Gaelicboy&Randydance posts). I shall change to heel-lead AND toe-lead when honing and do the same when leather stropping. When I felt that extra draw when toe-leading stropping after heel-leading only honing, it was the relative parallel pattern of etched honing lines "plowing" the surface of the strop. Although microscopic, it makes sense. That "plowing" could possibly alter the surface of the strop over time. I have been honing and stropping nearly every kind of way depending on how the edges progressed and the frame of mind I was in. It is good to read all the posts concerning toe/heel leading techniques. I am to soon work up some cheap razors and will carefully experiment with the various techniques. It probably will not prove much to me unless I use the same brand and model razors. Such fun this is. Thanks for this wonderful Internet Site, Robert