The older I get the shorter my arms seem to be getting.
I think everything can be carried to extremes but it sure helps to be able to see the results of your efforts.
Tim
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As far as taking pics thats when the Veho004 is good. Its a usb microscope. Quite a few people on here have them.
I see in the light of day that I put this question in the wrong section. Strops not Stropping. Oh well, if that is the worst mistake I make:)
I have watched the videos and read articles and am doing my best to imitate them.
I have tried tape when honing and don't like the feel compared to the bare blade. My razors are tools not museum pieces. In some ways I like the look of a worn spine as it shows that it has been used for what it was intended. I have never heard or thought of taping while stropping.
Today my experiment is going to be to strop much harder than I think I should and see if I can see what it does. The worst thing that can happen can be solved with a few passes on a hone.
Tim