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JeremyLee
03-26-2009, 02:50 PM
Is it okay to strop my razor just for the sake of practice, or should stropping be limited to only before/after shaving?
Sullybob
03-26-2009, 03:01 PM
As long as it is correct stropping, I don't think that it will hurt it.
If you are using to much pressure then that is a problem.
JeremyLee
03-26-2009, 03:07 PM
I have two straight razor shaves under my belt so far, and am really awkward at stropping, so I would like to work on it as much as I can. Thanks for the help.
Sullybob
03-26-2009, 03:13 PM
You're welcome.

What strop do you have?
JeremyLee
03-26-2009, 03:21 PM
a filly from ruprazor. Got it with a Wapi.
Sullybob
03-26-2009, 03:22 PM
Nice. Does the wapi have the stainless steel scales? Are they slippery?
JeremyLee
03-26-2009, 03:24 PM
yes, ss scales. Not really sllippery to me. But I am a 90 pound weakling with small hands, so they are rather hefty; but I have nothing to compare them to. Waiting for payday so I can order another razor.
mdunn
03-26-2009, 04:20 PM
feel free to strop away. so long as you do it right, theres no problem. Just be careful not to roll your edge.

My wapi doesnt have any jimps, so it can be a little slippery. That coupled with its weight make it a little tricky, but still an awesome razor.

When you get another you will be surprised at the weight difference, those steel scales are heavy!!
Gilgamesh2003
03-26-2009, 06:04 PM
Is there a reliable way to tell if you've rolled the edge on a straight razor?