Thread: Uneven stropping between each side of the blade?

Is it possible to have a difference in stropping technique between blade sides resulting in a sharper razor on one side versus the other? Maybe putting a slight curve on the edge along its entire length?

I'm noticing my razor appears sharper when I do the right side of my face compared to my left. There could be a few explanations for this. I suspect it's because the left side is my off hand, but want to get your views on the stropping. Do I need to look at that too?

Thanks for the advice!

I would suspect its more of an angling and approach issue than a stropping one. Are you right handed and are you only using that hand? If so, try using your left hand on your left side. If that is it then it underscores the impact of our technique on our shave.

Originally Posted by 1holegrouper

I would suspect its more of an angling and approach issue than a stropping one. Are you right handed and are you only using that hand? If so, try using your left hand on your left side. If that is it then it underscores the impact of our technique on our shave.

I'm right handed and shaving with both hands. I bet you're right. Lots to improve on and it's good to try and isolate where the problem is. I'll see if I can use both sides of the blade with my more confident hand and check the difference. Thanks.

A good edge will shave no matter how it is oriented. I think you have a difference in technique from hand to hand instead.

It's possible the issue might be in honing not stropping.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

It's possible the issue might be in honing not stropping.

Please elaborate on this thought?