Strop between strokes?

[MD112A319]

I'm curious, is there a problem with shaving a few strokes; maybe finishing off one pass... rinsing off the blade and drying it, then stroping before doing the 2nd pass? Is there any benefit or harm that can come form this?

My logic seems to lead me to think that it's probably a good idea.. anyone every try it?

[Bruce]

MD,

You know, it can't hurt, but it does seem to be a lot of unnecessary commotion. Then again, if it improves your shave and/or makes you feel better about the process, strop on.:thumbup1:

[loueedacat]

maybe makes sense when you are learning and more likely putting a beating on the razor with each pass. I'm learning and did it once and it helped. I suspect as we get better we don't really need to because we will use the razor more efficiently and won't misalign it half way through the shave.

[gaucho]

Hi,

just remember to clean and dry your blade and keep the strop away from water. I don't recommend stropping between passes.


Best,

Felipe

[AFDavis11]

anyone every try it?

Just about every barber that wanted a tip or a return customer!

[mparker762]

My logic seems to lead me to think that it's probably a good idea.. anyone every try it?

Some of the old barber's manuals identify up to four different "stop and strop" points during the shave. So yes, this was done back in the day. I've tried it and it does improve the shave a bit, but it's really optional - I rarely bother nowadays.

[MD112A319]

thanks for all the good feedback. I was sure barbers did it, but I wasn't sure if it was between customers or "intra-customer".. If the whole idea of stroping is to re-align the blade edge, seems like you could get a benefit from doing it. Plus, between my newbie skill, and my seriously thick/tough beard it may help.

[gglockner]

I use to for the first year or two. I haven't been doing it lately like I use to. Some people said that if your razor was keen to begin with, it shouldn't need it. I say whatever works.

Glen

[Iacchus]

I have never noticed the need to do this. Like others have said, it seems like uneeded extra movement.
Then of course, whatever works for you, as long as you dont get your strop all wet, or slippery hands end up slicing up a nice strop:eek: