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Looking for info about strops (sub.wetshaving.social)

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I do realize that this is a bit like asking "what's the best razor?", but what strop should I start with for my imminent Moarteen Koraat?

All I know about strops is they come in leather, cotton, probably some other materials... and I seem to remember hearing denim works fine.

I'm in the USA, but buying from overseas isn't out of the question.

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ha, my first strop made it through unscathed. My first nick was on my second strop once I'd had it a while and gotten complacent. Complacency is what really kills strops so I look at it as meditation and try to be present with it, and indeed whenever I'm waving a fragile and very sharp edge around.