Let me start by introducing myself as a beginner. After 3 weeks of raw face, grinding away at flea market /antique shop/ebay razors, and trying various strops, I figured out my problem-STROPPING. I'm active duty army, and over the past month have had 24 hour duty 3 times. During the wee hours, I'd hone away at my 4-5 razors hoping for a good shave. Some days were better than others., Sometimes, I'd have a razor sharp as hell on my arm and beautiful under the pocket magnifier, then I'd strop it, and then it wouldn't shave. I'd have 4 razors on the sink, and would sometimes have to end up just using the mach 3 just to make it to pt on time. I've sold perfectly fine razors out of spite just so I could buy another. I think my wife is tiring of my antics. After a disappointing shave of half of my face today, a light bulb went on, and I dug in my junk box and pulled out this old strap. After 10-15 strops or so, my favorite razor just ERASED the hair off the other side of my face! I 'm thinking about selling my other razors now that I know it's not the razor and I can get a good shave out of my favorite one. Here is a picture if I can get it to post.....Name: IMG_4095.jpg Views: 450 Size: 50.7 KBName: IMG_4096.jpg Views: 438 Size: 56.8 KBand here
Name: IMG_4101.jpg Views: 429 Size: 60.1 KBwould be MY finally victorious submission for SHAVE OF THE DAY!!!! Never mind the med supplies and tourniquet, just kidding. The aloe is half empty, though.