Thread: Average stropping speed on Hanging strops

On average I'd say I'm in the 30-40 range. I can go faster, but not very often, and we are talking averages here

If Im in no hurry its between 19-25, doing it well is better than doing it fast IMHO

Just timed it with the help of my wife. 45 laps per 30 seconds stropping normally. Good idea for a poll

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

What length stroke?

I think hes talking about stropping you razor not.............lol

21 in 30 seconds here.

It might depend on the razor's balance, etc., but I'm at 30 exactly, every time so far. They don't call me the "stropping machine" for nothin'.

Mine is just barely setting the percentage off... I tried it 3 times and hit 42-40-43

I strop at the same rate whether it's my razor or someone else's.
My rate is 36 strokes per 30 seconds. I timed it three times and each was pretty much the same given that I was just going by the sweep dial of my watch.

In answer to the other question, I have never cut or even nicked a strop.

I've been straight shaving nearly everyday for almost a year. I'm confident in my stroke although I have nicked my strop. I timed it three times and came to 23 strokes/30 sec each time. I guess I could go faster but I'm happy with this.

...Ray

Originally Posted by Utopian

In answer to the other question, I have never cut or even nicked a strop.

You're not doing it right.