Thread: Do I need to use the canvas?

For those that like to actually see why to use Linen/Cotton

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...en-cotton.html

Originally Posted by aramirez626

Well, I am new to the whole thing and was not sure. Sorry I thought this was a place where people new to straight razor shaving could ask questions.

Please don't take offense as absolutely none was intended. The first part of my post was in response to your question. The second was more of a observation for the long time members, as you are certainly not the first to bring this issue up. In my own defense I did say I was "puzzled", not pissed off. I do stand by my statement though: if you got it, use it!

Go ahead brother, ask your questions freely!

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Please don't take offense as absolutely none was intended.....I do stand by my statement though: if you got it, use it! Go ahead brother, ask your questions freely!

Good on ya, mate!

I have a linen component on my strops which is very smooth. It doesn't really do anything, except clean. Warrens (Aces) I've seen also and it is on the rough side. It would be too rough for me. I developed stropping improvement on a bath towel, better than my strop, so I understand the concept. But, just like hones, strops, and razors they are not all created equally. I recommend them when purchasing a strop but prefer not to describe them as essential especially to all the well shaved gentlemen I meet who have never used one.

I put Flitz on mine. It seems to help.

the way i understand it linen is like a microscopic hone and helps keep your edge fresher longer inbetween honings, the leather helps to refine this edge even more, so its best to use the linen side if at all possible.

Definitely +1 on using the linen prior to leather. After honing I usually take the razor to felt, linen then finally leather.