Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
I keep seeing this talk about graphite on a strop. Can someone tell me how graphite helps the stropping process?I just don't see it. Why not powdered teflon or oil up a strop so it always has an oiled slick surface on it?
I have used graphite (and still use it) but cannot explain how it works. My mothers the same with motor cars.

I also use an oiled strop regularly - creates a good edge and is also good for post-stropping the razor to make sure the edge is protected.

Regards,
Neil