Heavy then light pressure
I've read that strops with a heavy draw are useful for "drawing out" a blade. I don't know what that means but I guess it means to straighten out any imperfections on the edge of the blade? So I started to use "heavy" pressure when I start stropping (English Bridle strop) in hopes it will straighten out any messed up parts of the blade. My thinking is, it will "push" the imperfections into place. I do that for about 25 laps then I start decreasing the pressure, with each lap I use less pressure, until I'm using "light" pressure. I do this in hopes the light pressure will fine tune the edge. I stop at about 50 laps total. I do this after 30 laps on genuine linen. All my razors pass the silly hair test, i know it doesn't mean anything but I can't stand it when they don't pass :), and shave well. How many of you guys do that? Does it make a difference? :shrug:
Heavy then light pressure
I believe that Razors, like an Individual's Technique, have their limitations. All people and all blades won't be able to shave the same. We can only Try for the Best possible shave.