Originally Posted by
Jimbo
Sure, I understand. I strop before every shave on razors that haven't seen use in weeks. I guess my question was really about what stropping is for. It obviously has no "sharpening" component per se, at least not in the same way honing has. And for me, that leaves aligning and polishing the edge.
So I got to thinking that if stropping aligns, and if edges re-align over time anyway.....
Anyway, cheers for replying (I've never heard crickets chirping over the 'net before, but this one came pretty close :w ).
James.