WetShaving
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I use a pasted strop after honing. I find that edges feel rough fresh off the stone. I don't use pasted strops to prolong the life of the edge, though
The two times I put my straights to the stones (a Shapton 12k synthetic), I didn't have the impression that it was rough - maybe I 'm lacking the proper comparison. I used 100 strokes on unpasted denim, and 200 on clean leather.
That's a lot more stropping than I do. I do maybe 30 or 50 on loaded canvas and it's done.
I'm realising it's really difficult to compare methods over a text based forumπ
If you're not loaded, you have to strop longer π€£
@PorkButtsNTaters666
π very true!
How much do you strop between shaves?
@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social
I do 30 on canvas to make sure the blade is dry, and then 50-70 on leather. And you?
Same! I do 15 on canvas and 25 on leather right before the shave, and again right after, so 30 and 50 like you