Hi All,

Beginner here, always looking for tips. My question:

How much, if at all do you apply downward pressure onto the actual edge of the razor while stropping?

No pressure, and it's hard to even keep the edge of the razor flat and in contact with the strop evenly. This also doesn't make the sound of the razor being drawn across the strop.

Too much and I fear that I am dulling the blade, despite getting that beautiful sound and keeping the blade continuously on the strop.

I bet the answer is "medium" but any tips on how to do so - AND how to know you're doing it right would be much appreciated.