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christophe Stropping after shaving ...... 10-14-2011, 05:36 PM
Theseus This is one of those... 10-14-2011, 05:44 PM
Slartibartfast The only bad is if you suck... 10-14-2011, 05:47 PM
deadrift I strop before each shave.... 10-14-2011, 05:58 PM
Hirlau I strop afterwards to remove... 10-14-2011, 06:51 PM
Obie Hello, christophe, I always... 10-14-2011, 07:02 PM
JoeSomebody I strop before the shave then... 10-14-2011, 07:34 PM
nun2sharp If you are stropping... 10-14-2011, 09:05 PM
Johnus Don't you just hand strop it... 10-15-2011, 08:07 PM
carlmaloschneider I strop 10/10 (linen/leather)... 10-16-2011, 08:42 AM
tonycraigo Well, Carl... I'm afraid of... 10-16-2011, 10:17 AM
zib I strop prior to shaving.... 10-16-2011, 03:29 PM
bassguy I like stropping afterwards,... 10-16-2011, 06:08 PM
carlmaloschneider 108? Wow, you're precise! 10-17-2011, 07:09 AM
BrentonC Oil?! Dohhhh. I should... 10-19-2011, 06:08 PM
justalex strop 60/60 linen leather... 10-19-2011, 06:57 PM
bassguy I do 100, because I've always... 10-19-2011, 07:08 PM
carlmaloschneider Oh, interesting, I just... 10-20-2011, 06:28 AM
  1. 10-14-2011, 05:47 PM #1
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    The only bad is if you suck at stropping
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    I strop before each shave. Gives me something to do while the pre-shave oil sets in and while my brush soaks in hot water....
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    I strop afterwards to remove any residue from the shave, that might remain on the edge. Then a clean coat of mineral oil is applied.
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    Hello, christophe,
    I always strop before the shave, but find no need to strop after. I clean and dry the razor thoroughly and then oil it before it goes in the rack.
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    I strop before the shave then about 20/20 linen leather after. I have never oiled my blades, I leave them in a stand so they dry and put them away when selecting a razor for the next days shave.
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    If you are stropping correctly, I see no advantage or risk.
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    I think if I told you the same people that disagreed with me last time will disagree with me again this time.
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