Feb 10, 2024 · What Strop did you use today? Pictures please Heavy_Metal_Hound Feb 10, 2024 Prev 1 … 11 12 13

Apr 30, 2020 · I have a Dovo straight razor and Fromm Illinois strop on order. I have started using a shavette and like it enough to take the next steps. Have two separate questions on: conditioning and …

Jul 10, 2021 · Rusty Blade I know a lot of you use a pasted strop to keep your edges fresh. Personally, I don't use strop paste. I use a plain linen and leather strop. I hone my own razors and I refresh my …

Nov 22, 2018 · My question is why and when do I need stropping paste? Is it supposed to be part of my daily routine or regular maintenance? Thanks! The short answer to your first question is that you do …

Sep 4, 2017 · You shouldn't use pastes on your good strops. Once your strop is pasted, then it is pasted. You can ruin a good strop from it's intended purpose by using paste on it even once. Best …

Aug 14, 2022 · Use the stiff nylon or bronze/brass wire brush to remove this balsa wood dust from the sand paper as you lap the balsa strop. If re-lapping a previously pasted balsa strop, make sure that …

Apr 21, 2015 · Well, it works, no ill results and a good shave. Even used the razor to edge my hairline. However, if you have proper strop paste, I see no reason, especially since I have no idea of the pH, …

Apr 27, 2019 · I'm now trying to work out how to get the best out of strops. I can't see anything that gives clarity on whether to use the rough 'suede' side of my strop (i.e. the flesh side), though looking at the …

Nov 15, 2021 · Denim works well as a strop substrate, but the problem with making it into a hanging strop is the fraying of the edges. It will need to be sewn or sealed and that can cause a lumpy, not …

May 14, 2011 · Use the tip of your fingers specially on each border of the strop to make sure that the leather is completely flat. If the leather has bits and pieces that can cause problems (feel sharp, tiny …