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Old 08-21-2008, 12:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I just received my straight razor set from Vintage Blades. It came with a 1.75" strop. My concern is that the strop width doesn't cover the entire width of the blade. Am I missing something here, or does the strop not need to be at least as wide as the razors cutting edge?
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Nope, most strops are not the width of blades. You can do an x-pattern on the strop to cover the entire width of the blade.
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Or a "C" pattern - that one works well for me.

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+1 to above - I use a "C" shape when stroping, and an X when honing.

I had been wondering if anyone else did a "C".....

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never seen a C when stropping...any video?
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Well, it's really more of an X pattern but with a curvy stroke to it: like an (-pattern maybe. The heel moves slightly slower than the toe during the stroke.

I like it because I end up not having to figure 8 the razor - at the end of each stroke the razor is where it needs to be to begin the next stroke. That's just a personal preference thing though...


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Interesting... been shaving for quite a while and first time I have heard of a C-stroke for the strop. I'll have to give it a try.
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