Thread: Holding a strop

Yes, I can do it and it works very well! The strop(s) seem to have an upward arch now that gets perfectly flat during light as possible strokes. I add to this technique by grasping both strop strips instead of just the one I am using. I was doing this after I started using a hanging strop. When I re-inventing straight razor shaving for myself after a 3 yr hiatus, I was using strops atop tables to insure that there was no sag. I do not have a paddle strop. This flexing really prevents potential sagging. Also holding both linen and leather strops at one time gives a thicker, stiffer strop surface. Thanks for the technique. Good find. Robert