the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw
Same. I think it adds some awesome character
I can't imagine it is much different from stropping on leather, with the exception that I don't have to really do anything than give it some laps in hand, vs moving over to where my strop is and making sure the blade is free from any left over slurry. So... convenience? 😅
Yeah, I'd just stumbled on it one night some time ago when trying to learn more about Tim Zowadas method.
You're welcome! And thanks! Apparently I'd been logged out and missing a ton of conversation.
No apologies necessary! It's not often we disagree, but it's healthy for discourse and learning that we do!
I first picked up palm stropping, between finishing sets of laps, after seeing it recommended by Tim Zowada. After incorporating it, it was later reinforced to me by Sprecher and keyhole. I have noticed a difference when looking under the scope (though admittedly not as advanced as yours). A very minor reduction in the toothiness on the apex. Likewise with going to linen before the final sets, and then finishing on clean linen/ leather.
Maybe this is a result of our difference in technique? Hard to say, but if you say you haven't seen a difference, I believe it.
Eta: Also, another area I differ from Zowada is half strokes. I found I prefer full strokes to half.
I ended up going with the 28mm. I like it too, kinda wish it had a little higher of a loft, but nothing to lose sleep over. Stirling x Zenith++
How are you liking the Stirling x Zenith boar?
Apparently I'd been logged out at some point and didn't even notice.
What a great conversation though! I only have a 10/8, but I do have my sights set on a 12/8 next. Or maybe another Japanese razor.
I suppose I hadn't ranked my Roman to my Fili, but as I think about it, I think I do kind of prefer the paddle over the Fili. Undoubtedly, the steel on both are great. I was extremely happy with Roman's high carbon. They're both very silky feeling.
I guess what it really comes down to, is the ease in which it moves. Granted, we need no pressure at all, and with a dialed in edge, everything should just glide. The 10/8 though, is comparable in weight to an 8/8 near wedge. So it takes even less than to get it going and keep it going, but with the delicate feel of a full hollow vs the sturdier and silent Near Wedge grind.
Thanks for getting my attention on reddit @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
For real. They're so clean and make the color everywhere else just pop.
Yessir. I just unpinned and cleaned up someone's razor a couple weeks using this method. If your tool is free of damage and smooth, it shouldn't really be an issue. I might also add that I crimp a side then rotate and make the actual cut to help minimize the force needed.
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