Thread: to all stroppers

[QUOTE=Rookie1;708680]Merry Christmas to all.

Why stop before every shave? you don't have to do it if you use a safety razor, Normally you can get a good weeks shave from a safety razor without any stropping at all. So if your straight razor is shave ready why can't you go a couple of days without stropping. So far I have only been able to go 3 days without stropping before feeling a drag. Just curious that's all.

Best always, Rookie 1

Good question Rookie.
Answer to your question is this.
Straight razor has not made same method as safety razor.
Safety razor has secondary bevel and then coating on top of it to give the edge hardness and sharpness.

I agree, you do get a better shave but why doesn't the edge last longer?

it depends on your straight razor quality , honing job etc.
hope this helps.

[QUOTE=hi_bud_gl;709116]

Originally Posted by Rookie1

Merry Christmas to all.



Good question Rookie.
Answer to your question is this.
Straight razor has not made same method as safety razor.
Safety razor has secondary bevel and then coating on top of it to give the edge hardness and sharpness.

it depends on your straight razor quality , honing job etc.
hope this helps.

Thanks, didn't realize the safety razor had a secondary bevel. Starting to make sense now.