Thread: Water spots

Got a few of 'em on my new strop a few days ago...but they seem to have stained perminantly. I don't think they'll be an issue when I strop my razor, but thought I'd check here first...

Are water marks detrimental to a strop, and how can I get rid of them?

Found a bit of info from BingoBango (thanks!):

"suggested rubbing a dry pumice stone over the nicked area...This also worked for water spots."

...but this hasn't seemed to work.

Need I be concerned?

Mike

Hey Mike,

No authority here on the arts associates with straight razor use, honing, etc., but, I do know a few things...if they are just water spots, (cosmetic-color differential), there is no problem. The concerns with strops is that the surface is uniform, and I say uniform as some prefer smooth, some like a little more draw, (friction), etc., but, whatever the surface choice, it must be uniform/even/smooth, with no raises or depression that would flex the edge.

So, functionally, no!

Try this link for some more info on strops, and I will differ to anyone else's advice. So tune back in & check for Senior Members, Mentors or Moderators advice, which, would far out weight my own...Take Care Buddy!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...a_Nicked_Strop

Sorry wrong forum, I thought you said Water Sports....

David

There are many materials subject to water spotting and leather is one of them. It's all cosmetic though and won't affect the performance.

Just a question do you think our Grandfathers stressed like this over their stuff?

I appreciate the question and am glad I know now that it won't be a problem but I wonder if my Great Grandfather would've given a damn. LOL

"Water spot? Just character..." is what my grand-dad would have said.

Originally Posted by firefighter

Just a question do you think our Grandfathers stressed like this over their stuff?

I appreciate the question and am glad I know now that it won't be a problem but I wonder if my Great Grandfather would've given a damn. LOL

I guess it's the same as pipe smoking...I enjoy the process of breaking down and cleaning after every bowl, enjoy developing a perfect cake and put different tobacco's in dedicated pipes.

Surely something an old sailor would have not have done.

We're in a new age where our (or my) shaving is necessary, but it's also a hobby/pastime and searching for the perfect shave is something fun to strive for. Something strictly utilitarian, my grandfather would have thought. He also thought a badger brush would have been for a "Nancy boy" LOL! (no offense meant to Nancey boys, of course)

Trust me I feel ya MWS I would have worried too. lol

MWS

Just wipe the whole strop with a damp papertowel or sponge and let dry. It will dry a uniform color, if not wet it a little more and dry again.

If you spot it again dampen the whole strop before the spots dry.

You need to keep your hand and razor dry. Use a Micro Fiber towel on your hands & razor when shaving it will also keep your razor clean. I throw mine in the wash with the towels.

It is just leather and much more durable than we give it credit for.

Marty