question regarding the experiment - Are you saying that the blade being stropped after shaving should be re-stropped just prior to shaving or are you giving it a rest after stropping?

I have two brand new in box TI 7/8 that I would be willing to do this with. I would prefer it if one of the more experienced guys prepare the edges for me. They seem quite sharp out of the box btw, but I have not shaved with them.

Larry