Let me start by introducing myself as a beginner. After 3 weeks of raw face, grinding away at flea market /antique shop/ebay razors, and trying various strops, I figured out my problem-STROPPING. I'm active duty army, and over the past month have had 24 hour duty 3 times. During the wee hours, I'd hone away at my 4-5 razors hoping for a good shave. Some days were better than others., Sometimes, I'd have a razor sharp as hell on my arm and beautiful under the pocket magnifier, then I'd strop it, and then it wouldn't shave. I'd have 4 razors on the sink, and would sometimes have to end up just using the mach 3 just to make it to pt on time. I've sold perfectly fine razors out of spite just so I could buy another. I think my wife is tiring of my antics. After a disappointing shave of half of my face today, a light bulb went on, and I dug in my junk box and pulled out this old strap. After 10-15 strops or so, my favorite razor just ERASED the hair off the other side of my face! I 'm thinking about selling my other razors now that I know it's not the razor and I can get a good shave out of my favorite one. Here is a picture if I can get it to post.....Attachment 133455Attachment 133456and here
Attachment 133464would be MY finally victorious submission for SHAVE OF THE DAY!!!! Never mind the med supplies and tourniquet, just kidding. The aloe is half empty, though.