Quote Originally Posted by Neil Miller View Post
Letting the edge rest? Geez, about as much mileage in that as the tooth fairy and santa claus.

Regards,
Neil
Neil, one article I read was written by an individual who had a college degree in metallurgy and a penchant for using and honing straight razors. His opinion was based upon an actual study on the subject, and he provided microscopic pics to show the gradual "growth" (his words not mine) and slight realignment of the edge over a short period of time without stropping after shaving. His conclusion, a straight razor should ideally "Rest" (Again, his word not mine) 48 hrs., but not less than 36 hrs. before stropping. Sounds like you have a similiar background in metallurgy, you just disagree with his findings. I would be very interested in hearing about the research that forms the basis of your opinion for you to give such credit to the "tooth fairy" and "santa clause". You may very well be right, but in view of the fact there are folks out there that strongly disagree with you, you could greatly legitimize your statement if you provided something more than, "Geez", "Mileage", "Tooth Fairy". I believe I read awhile back that Lynn A. does not strop after shaving anymore, but I concede, my recollection may be incorrect on that one. It would be great if Lynn could chime in on this topic. Joe