Extreme Stropping Video

[Jimbo]

Yes, due to popular demand, I have finally succumbed to public pressure and made an Extreme Stropping Video. There's thrills, spills, near-sunburn, and a nasty case of sun-glasses nose indentation, but I made it through in the end.

In actuality, there is not a lot here that is too different to anyone else's stropping videos. But I did it outside, so it is somewhat sunnier.

James.

Extreme Stropping With Jimbo - YouTube

[jdto]

Love it!

[epd]

That's pretty extreme, maybe ill wait ill its -30 and make a view of my own lol
Nice pool!

[alb1981]

love the look of that strop! no frills all business.

[JimmyHAD]

Jimbo, you hold the razor the same way I do with the tip of the forefinger and the end of the thumb opposing each other on the spine and tang. The three fingers, middle, ring and small, lightly cradling and supporting the scales. I hope new guys take note of that if they are studying this excellent video to learn stropping or improve theirs.

Finally, Jimbo ..... do you have a spare room where an old man can live out his years ? I'll clean the pool and do other odd jobs around the grounds.

[Jimbo]

Jimbo, you hold the razor the same way I do with the tip of the forefinger and the end of the thumb opposing each other on the spine and tang. The three fingers, middle, ring and small, lightly cradling and supporting the scales. I hope new guys take note of that if they are studying this excellent video to learn stropping or improve theirs.

Finally, Jimbo ..... do you have a spare room where an old man can live out his years ? I'll clean the pool and do other odd jobs around the grounds.

Thanks for the kind words Jimmy. I wonder whether, after time and practice, that finger orientation becomes the default for most people? It seems to me to be the most ergonomic and efficient "grip" for flipping and controlling the razor.

Mate, there is always room at our place

James.

[Slartibartfast]

Glad to see you figured it out

[RickyBeeroun222]

Great video James
It's going to be one I will watch plenty of times
Thanks for sharing

Rick

[CaliforniaCajun]

How does a kangaroo strop differ from others? I think stropping is my weakest skill of all the things related to straight shaving. I downloaded your video and intend to watch it many times. Thanks.

[AFDavis11]

I believe they are very pliant and soft, a trait that I like a lot in a strop. Might be better for those with a little experience. Jimbo will probably correct me later and add some more info.