Scott,

this is a great thread, sorry I missed it in the beginning. When we ask for more explanations / descriptions, we are just trying to improve the learning curve as much as possible.

Now, do you believe strops with lighter draw give more polished edges? I guess there is a reason why strops from Russian cows were most expensive... My Tony strop has good draw, I think, and when it loses it I actually put mink oil to get it going again. Maybe this is wrong...

I have also found that some razors take stropping differently, and also vary the pressure for different razors, trying to feel the edge but it's hard, especially when you're starting.

Cheers
Ivo