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01-26-2009, 12:45 AM #1
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Thanked: 1This was a good day
I have been reading the threads and read the thread about speed when stroping. Today I added a bit more speed to my stroping while still working on the tech. of the stroke. I really hit on something. This was the smoothest shave Ive had since I started using a straight razer.
I used a nice lather and the shapest edge Ive ever had. I had a very nice smooth shave. One pass was all that was needed to take off the stuble. No irratation and just a really enjoyable experience. This is a great way to start your day, this works on so many levels. My day was set on a positive path.
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01-26-2009, 01:31 AM #2
Nice!
Stropping does seem to get easier and faster the more you do it. Last week when I was stropping I was really in the rhythm, and actually closed my eyes to see if I could do it....So it's true, I CAN strop with my eyes closed!
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jwk (01-26-2009)
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01-26-2009, 08:20 PM #3
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Thanked: 1Watch out stropping with your eyes closed you still want to be able to count to 21 after your done.
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01-26-2009, 08:40 PM #4
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Thanked: 1587Stropping really is very very important. Very important indeed. I am glad to hear that you had an epiphany! A little speed, and sometimes even a little pressure (carefully) when stropping can make a world of difference to your shave.
I have also found a vigorous rubbing of the leather with the ball of the hand immediately prior to stropping can be useful as well.
Congratulations!
James.<This signature intentionally left blank>
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jwk (01-26-2009)
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01-27-2009, 03:15 AM #5
Oh for the love of God! Now go over to the newbies corner and vote in that stropping speed poll.
Glad you've had some progress.
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01-27-2009, 11:27 AM #6
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01-29-2009, 05:54 AM #7
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JWK:
You have hit on one of the great secrets of getting a good shave. A good strop, well mounted and held correctly with the razor flat against the stop, worked at speed with just the right pressure goes a long way toward the PERFECT SHAVE.
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