Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11
Thats what I mean. Note how the tempo slows and the hand begins leading the razor (as it appears to stick). Since I've stropped like this I know the exact spot that draw should occur. It could also just be my imagination. If I didn't have experience with this though, I wouldn't have noticed.
Watching that video i could see myself in a blue coat and saying ' thats another one buggered'
Ok my thought was this guy must be the Obi-Wan of stropping to hit at it like that and judging by the age of him at it a while.
there is a possibility when he slows down he is checking for damage...lol.
I bought a barbers lot and found all mannner of shapes of blades so I guess not all barbers are that particular.....

Im sure Ive read somewhere that our need for the perfect edge is a more recent thing and that old barbers acheived something different and maybe didnt have the tools we have today.
AF your a brave lad...lol wouldnt catch me attempting that, but its niceto know someones tried it.

regards,simon