Rolls Razor Question

[jrlosh]

I am DE guy and I just won an auction on the Bay for a Rolls Viscount and I am just wondering where to go from here.

From the pictures the Strop looks to be in good condition aside from one small nick. The Stone which I am assuming is the gray looking underside appears to be in good condition as well.

I have some mink oil that I use on shoes and from what I have read on this forum I can use this on the strop if needed. My question is how do I know if the strop is in need of some oil? Should the strop feel almost like sand paper? Also the should any water be on the stone when I hone the blade (like a wet stone for a knife?)

Like I said earlier I am a DE guy so the world of honing and stropping is very new to me. Any tips and insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[mdunn]

pics?

the strop should feel smooth, like a good quality leather belt. Im pretty sure you can use the hone dry, but if the blade needs work, then that fine hone wont be much good at all.

 

[jrlosh]

I should receive it in about a week. I just won it on the bay. Thanks for the advice. I will post some pics when it arrives.