How do you break in a new strop?
I am thinking about getting a new strop, but breaking them in seems to be a lengthy process. My best strop is my oldest one. It's a bit short, but I always finish my stropping on it, as it seems to give a smoother edge than if I use a newer one. Having said that, I have had a latigo strop for some time now, and it is beginning to feel "right" (but I seem to strop better on a narrower strop than the one I have). Is there a quick way of doing it? Or is daily use, rubbing with hands, the razor, and occasionally some strop paste, the only thing that will do? Alternatively, have you guys had good experiences with used strops?
How do you break in a new strop?
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Originally Posted by
Catrentshaving
Ive actually done this..that and the oil from my forehead. I usually shave at night, so while getting everything ready I'll swipe my palm over my forehead and nose area and then rub my strop until warm. Its worked well for me :)
I do the same thing - I sometimes run my hand through my hair before rubbing the strop too. Just make sure your hand doesn't come back covered in dandruff or dye ;)
Interestingly the Maori in New Zealand have been using the oils from their hair and forehead to polish Pounamu (greenstone/jade) carvings for centuries - it's good stuff!