That's exactly the reason I went looking for other information. They only mention stropping before and during the shave. Not stropping after is consistent with the resting theory.Quote:
Originally Posted by honedright
Dovo is a pretty good source for this kind of information, since they are the largest manufacturer. As I said before, they tell you to let the razor rest. So, after some experimenting, that's what I do.
But we need to focus this whole discussion. It's almost like trying to figure out the number of angels that will fit on the head of a pin. There are plenty of razors on Ebay that are 150 years old, and they may even have oxidized edges. We've seen them. A little hone work gets you down to clean material, and you're back in business for another 150 years. On the issue of wasting razor material, I've seen more material wasted by poor honing than any other way. How about all those tapered toes and ground down spines?
So, isn't it all academic?
Use either approach and you're right. By the time that razor wears out, guys may no longer be shaving. Just enjoy the razor and the shaving experience.