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05-30-2011, 12:24 AM #1
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Thanked: 2Do I need to use the canvas?
I read the wiki and didnt see anything about this. Do I need to strop on the canvas and the leather, pr is the leather enough? when do I need to use the canvas?
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05-30-2011, 12:34 AM #2
I have a home made denim strop which does the same job as a canvas or linen strop very well. I use it before leather and it has added much to the success of my stropping. I do 20 stroke on denim and 60 on leather beofre every shave then 15-20 on denim after to make sure the razor is fully dry.
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Nic
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05-30-2011, 12:40 AM #3
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Thanked: 154Like many aspects of straight razors, using the canvas strop is a matter of personal preference. For myself, I find the canvas indispensable. It acts like a vary mild hone, and I believe that it can be used hone all but the bluntest of edges. I have gone almost a year with a new stainless Dovo using only canvas and leather. I have yet to use anything else on it.
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05-30-2011, 01:07 AM #4
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Thanked: 3795As already mentioned, the canvas helps to keep the blade sharp, thereby lengthening the time between honings.
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05-30-2011, 01:31 AM #5
I was recently given 7 straight razors from my old Boy Scoutmaster. They were his fathers, brothers, and brother in-laws.
They are all in nice shape, the Geneva looks almost brand new. They would all cut arm hairs easily, not 'Pop' but close to it! I decided to see if any of them would be able to shave at all.
I stropped the first one 100 laps on the linen of a brand new Illinois 827. I then stropped 100 laps on the 827's leather, then an additional 100 laps on my trusty vintage Genuine Shell strop.
I did my usual face prep,lathered up and----I got a Very Nice Shave! Two passes and it was as close to BBS as I can get with even a freshly honed razor. I had no nicks, cuts, razor burn or any irritation! Now mind you the edge didn't feel 'Scary Sharp' but it was Very Smooth!
I've repeated the above on 3 additional razors with the exact same result! I Swear to God!
I'm going to try another razor tonight! I don't expect to be disappointed!Last edited by cudarunner; 05-30-2011 at 02:47 AM.
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05-30-2011, 02:35 AM #6
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Thanked: 1195Do you NEED to use the canvas? No. Should you? Absolutely. Material stropping is integral to maintaining a sharp razor and prolonging the time between honings. You could get by with leather alone, as I'm sure many gentlemen have, but it's best to have a material strop as well.
I am slightly puzzled why people ask if they should use their linen/canvas component - I say if you have it, use it. It's all part of the arsenal
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05-30-2011, 05:54 AM #7
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05-30-2011, 06:36 PM #8
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