Well I know there is something wrong with me in general, but I think my strop might have issues. I got a 3" red latigo strop from SRD a few months ago and whenever I strop it leaves some reddish residue on the spine and shoulder of the razor. It feels kinda tacky and just doesn't seem to leave a great edge on the blade. It has been like this from the start and I figured the residue thing would just go away, but it has not. I have resorted to stropping after shaving around 50-70 laps on the leather, but then doing maybe 10 quick laps on CrOx balsa right before shaving. The balsa seems to leave a lot smoother edge than the leather, but I think if I continue this habit, the crox will reduce the longevity of the edge.
Now I know I am newer at this as I have only been using a straight for a couple months, but I honestly can't think my technique is THAT bad. I have tried doing more and more laps on the leather too, but that doesn't seem to help, just more red residue built up on the razor. I have tried stropping as light as possible and also with a little bit of light pressure. Just can't seem to get a smooth edge right off the leather.
I see that Larry at whippeddog sells precut english bridle leather for really cheap. Thinking that might be a good option. Or I might just need to practice more, I don't know. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Now I know I am newer at this as I have only been using a straight for a couple months, but I honestly can't think my technique is THAT bad. I have tried doing more and more laps on the leather too, but that doesn't seem to help, just more red residue built up on the razor. I have tried stropping as light as possible and also with a little bit of light pressure. Just can't seem to get a smooth edge right off the leather.
I see that Larry at whippeddog sells precut english bridle leather for really cheap. Thinking that might be a good option. Or I might just need to practice more, I don't know. Any feedback would be appreciated.