I've used a lot of scary-sharp leatherworking tools that I've stropped during use so I was skeptical of the admonition to let the blade rest. But what the heck, I did it anyway...at least for 24 hours. I shave most days (with the occasional day off) and my routine is to strop immediately prior to shaving and not afterwards. I can't say that my blades or my shaves have ever suffered for it.