Thread: Recovering from poor technique

Originally Posted by travec

can stropping revive a dull blade?

On a different note, how high do people typically hang their strops? I have mine hanging from a hook a few inches above my head but now think it should be hung at chest level.

Thoughts?

Same as Jimmy- I use a doorknob. Works well, and I'm a tall guy.

As for stropping reviving a dull blade, it depends how dull. You shouldn't need pressure really to shave with a good, sharp razor. Stropping can improve things to a degree, but beyond that, it may need a touch up on the hones- almost impossible to tell from just descriptions. Try practicing your technique with a dull butter knife and then go back to that dull razor when you are confident and give it 50+ laps on linen or the rough side of the leather, then 50+ on the plain smooth leather and see if it helps.