Beginner How To: Straight Razor Stropping FAQ's

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Hello everyone!
Stropping is a very important step in keeping your straight razor shave ready! Let Matt teach you how to strop properly so you can have the cleanest shave possible even between honings.
1. What is Stropping
2. Types of Strop
3. How to Strop
4. Canvas
5. Strop Care
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@PaulHathawayRetired 5 лет назад

My grandfather left me a handmade leather strop his father gave him for his birthday in 1909 when he was 15. I gave it to my great nephew along with a short history of my grandfather's life and some photos. He is a rather serious-minded young man and I know he will take care of it and appreciate it.

@MadHatter42 5 лет назад

That's a beautiful story, and a wonderful heirloom!

@darthfushang1 5 лет назад

I envy you. I was 12 years old when my grandfather passed away, I can't remember what my grandmother did with all of his barber tools and all I have left to remember him by is a pair of Andis Master stainless clippers and his Zippo lighter. Whal cannot compare to Andis. If I knew then what I know now.

@kartikmishra6894 5 лет назад

My grandfather died before i was born, my father died when i was 10 years old. All i have left from them is a mechanical wrist watch, which still works.

@danieldmyers 4 года назад

Kartik Mishra did your grandfather hide the watch up his ass to keep it out of the hands of the Germans?

@thumb-ugly7518 2 года назад

Magnificent.

@greaser3069 7 лет назад

Wtf am I doing. I have essays and projects to do and I'm watching this!!! I don't even shave with a straight razor...

@leftyhara3876 7 лет назад

lol

@lukashernandez130 6 лет назад

Ayyy Lmfao same but I don't even shave

@CasualElk 6 лет назад

Ayyy Lmfao same

@mansuraliagaev4092 6 лет назад

same bro. i got an essay for accounting snd im watching this. might actually buy a straight razor...

@user-eo5bh2zg2f 6 лет назад

Just finished finals today. This comment made me happy

@benth162 5 лет назад

I knew how to strop but was waiting until you got to the point of how the blade is drawn across the strop. I learned decades ago that you always roll on the spine and believe me I have seen others do it wrong who were supposedly professionals. Great job Razor guy.

@JustSomeRandomGuyOnYouTube 4 года назад

My wife and I stopped the damn video and we were trying to figure out why you were coming back at such a weird angle and we were demonstrating to ourselves how easier it was to just come back by lifting the razor. If only we had continued watching for 20 more seconds, LMAOOOOO!!!

@rainbowroadthekilljoy8 3 года назад

I found a $260~ shaving set for $35 at a thrift shop, never been so excited by someone else's pricing mistake in my life 😂

@jkatkat7950 2 месяца назад

Wow!!! Young Matt! Just received an old family straight razor in great shape and figured I need a strop - but what to do with it - watch a Razor Emporium video is what!!! Thanks!!!

@jasonstraurss6974 6 лет назад

This was like the bob Ross version

@g10morar 7 лет назад

BEST video on stops I've seen. The only one you need to watch. Thanks!

@Gottaculat 6 лет назад

Dude... This video has helped my blade sharpening from razors to combat knives, to kitchen knives, to archery broad heads! Thank you so much for clarifying all that!

@Bluenose352 5 лет назад

I'm thinking of buying a straight razor. I wanted to see how to use a strop. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

@CarstenDippel 3 года назад

Wauv!!! Just what I missed! I just bought a straight razor starter-kit and there were absolute no information included in the package! This video was a livesaver!! Thanks a million! 🙏

@gfunk63901 2 года назад

I tried straight shaving 25 years ago and had no guidance and may or may not have had a good razor but RU-vid came along and it really helped me pick a good razor, strop and hones and brush and how to use all the gear. It was a steep learning curve but I’m here 8 years later

@Sammy-do2vu 5 лет назад

I'm an Asian why am I even watching this it takes years for me to grow a beard

@sarkozygaming3629 5 лет назад

lel same bro

@scoutkbartholomew722 5 лет назад

Everyone shaves, kind of like pooping!

@anaghashyam9845 5 лет назад

🤣 East Asian? Cuz West and south west Asians have prolific hair growth (middle East is also in Asia,)

@NN-cq3vj 5 лет назад

i dont think Ai Weiwei would agree with you, it's not asian, it's just you bro I am sorry

@otterwithagun1982 5 лет назад

I'm over a quarter Asian, so I have to watch this for those weird patches that come around my face.

@Tmanaz480 4 месяца назад

Reminds me of competitive swimming. The turns are the most critical part of the lap.

@angelinajoelle968 3 года назад

I was totally riveted by your detailed and accurate description of the stropping process, so I actually watched it all twice. You have a gift for explaining, you'd make a great teacher( I am a teacher myself) and I really love the way you focus on the importance of details and you bring all subtleties to life. Congratulations, I don't shave , but I might as well start to do it after watching this video!😍😂 greetings from Italy

@darthfushang1 5 лет назад

WOW! You have taken me back to when I used to watch my grandfather shave his customers. I live in south Georgia and my Grandfather was a master barber, you strop a razor exactly how I watched him do it. He actually taught me how to shave using a balloons and shaving cream. The straight razor is classic and a skill. I didn't know how to use the strop but watching your video bought back so many memories from 45 years ago with my grandfather. My father is a retired barber but he would only use a straight razor when his customers requested it. It's a dying art.

@amrendarkumar4346 2 года назад

,gg GG goo goo ig

@HomelessOnline 2 года назад

Thank you for the great deal you gave me on a razor and strop. My first attempt was like a crime scene, my second attempt resulted in less nicks so I could see all the patches where I missed! I'm about to try it for the 3rd time. There's no going back, Gillette's never getting another dime from me.

@chrisblanc663 26 дней назад

What I find that helped me was to start small. Do the easy sections for a while, and let your DE finish the job, once you get used to the cheeks, try under the lip. Then add the chin, then the neck, before you know it your straight razor shaving your whole body without a nick in sight.

@gnordache4405 Год назад

I have been shaving with straight razors for 15 years, but my technique at stropping and honing always sucked... It has been very refreshing to see for the 1st time someone recommending to strop after the shaves (I'm used to reading the opposite) and just taking care of the leather with the oils from your hand instead of some paste... The results this far couldn't be better, so THANKS A MILLION.

@mpt117 5 лет назад

The metaphors and motifs here are unrivalled

@RazorEmporium 5 лет назад

lol I do love an analogy ;)

@AlitaAvenger Год назад

This is legendary... Very impressive... A workshop/working place comparably artistic as Weta workshop in New-zeeland, but then about the art of shaving... I have great admiration for craftsmanship, for using your hands. I'm a philosopher by education, which I definitely do not regret. At the same time I want to actually learn skills with my hands...it can be a very healthy way of going through life (I'm a vegan so I would try to avoid leather, but that's a different topic..😔).

@Theogenerang 5 лет назад

Great video. The sad thing about razor straps to me is that as a kid in New Zealand we only ever saw them when the teachers used them on the students. It put me off straps for decades.

@manny75586 4 года назад

My favorite part of straight razor shaving is not spending $30 a week on replacement disposable cartridges. Straight razor is just far more fun.

@richardboatwright4919 3 года назад

Per WEEK?! Are you shaving your entire body? I get a comfortable week out of each head. And that last head has two uncomfortable weeks before I'm willing to spend $20 again lol

@chrisblanc663 26 дней назад

@@richardboatwright4919🤣🤣🤣

@toddsullivan3449 9 лет назад

Best video on stropping. First one I've seen that mentions the other side and maintenance. Thanks for posting.

@lobo0354 3 года назад

Got my first straight razor this last Christmas from my dad. This was the most helpful video I’ve seen. I’m not a novice to shaving but I decided to go straight to trying it out and learned there is a pretty steep learning curve. I didn’t really cut myself, but a few nicks. I felt pretty unsteady but I figured out how to hold it and move. I’m sure there are better techniques and I’m pretty stoked to learn them. This video made me realize I probably should’ve done this before I tried. 😂

@RamanShrikant 2 года назад

how good are you at it right now, 8 months later?

@alexframpton6519 Год назад

I've just got my first straight razor and strop, you video was very informative. Thank you 😀

@sandsmine 5 лет назад

on the old trains in the uk the leather door handles would be stolen for strops

@postscript67 3 года назад

You mean the straps for raising and lowering the windows? I can understand that, but wouldn't the holes for adjusting the height have been a problem?

@sandsmine 3 года назад

@@postscript67 sorry they were a folded leather loop attached to the inside of the carriage door enabling leverage for the door to be slammed safely shut

@postscript67 3 года назад

@@sandsmine Here's a link to what I was thinking of: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g528783-d1225238-i211828339-Severn_Valley_Railway-Kidderminster_Worcestershire_England.html .

@vincedunn9983 5 лет назад

For the past 15-ish years I've used an old leather belt (about 2"). With a stainless steel razor it's not necessary to strop every time. But the antique razor I have I need to get it to shaving sharp.

@gregsnyder8259 9 лет назад

Very well done and professional! I'm somewhat new to the straight and this was very informative and effective. Thank you very much.

@LOUDsigh 5 лет назад

Does it matter that sometikes he pushed the edge& other times pulled it?

@jayteezy8588 5 лет назад

He's a good teacher

@Raelis963 5 лет назад

I just ordered a new razor and this video come in handy. Thank you

@stevenknight8237 5 лет назад

Well DONE full circle video on use and CARE of the large STROP - was impressed with your video persona which was very easy and interesting to watch with well-thought out for the HOW and WHY of strop use & care - bravo...

@RohitKumar-bn3pg 2 года назад

Iuuuiiii it will not work so

@GunCollector007 6 лет назад

Great demonstration!

@dw2793 11 месяцев назад

Very pleasant personality & voice. A very good presentation.

@sexybarracuda 5 лет назад

I feel way late for having just now viewing this video, but very educational. I’m currently doing all of my research because soon I’ll be getting into the straight razor shaving scene. Cheers!

@Thecrowdthemass 5 лет назад

Thanks for your keen knowledge of the proper way to do stropping. Your detailed demonstration was a big help.

@me-cq7wv 5 лет назад

I am an X butcher who used to sharpen my knife every 10 mins. Your right about listening to the blade as you sharpen. I could tell straight away that sometimes I was not doing the correct angle.

@idragonidragon2796 5 лет назад

Thanks for the teaching, I’ve just got my first straight razor. You’ve just helped to save my neck.

@mc_sea 4 года назад

This was a very well done tutorial. I came here to learn about the proper way to strop a straight razor and now I feel confident that I can do it well thanks to this video.

@AzureSymbiote 7 лет назад

Wow. Thanks a lot. I enjoyed the detail. It seemed you talked about everything.

@opusx11 9 лет назад

Matt, this might be the best stropping video I've come across. Thank you!

@RazorEmporium 9 лет назад

Thank you very much, that is a very flattering complement!

@scotthoneycutt148 3 года назад

Thank you for the very good visual explanation

@cheesy90s 7 лет назад

Very helpful info. Thanks for clarifying between the leather and canvas.

@TheStuartYork 7 лет назад

Thank you. I received a straight razor and a strop as a Christmas gift. Your video has given some really useful information to allow me to enjoy the razor. Happy new year. Stuart

@knightingalesaid 7 лет назад

Excellent video, very professionally done. Thanks so much.

@volzgang 5 лет назад

This is all i needed to start using my new razor, thanks!

@notforsaletoday1895 5 лет назад

Jesus you are a good teacher! I saw comments saying this, but i didn't think much of it. Now.... Well, great video!

@woodglove 3 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you.

@mattchibi 8 лет назад

Thanks for the video, Im well illuminated now

@pemtax557 5 лет назад

Very informative and well explained. Thanks for taking the time.

@anandharris1959 2 года назад

Very very helpful. Thank you very much my brother

@anthonymerola1489 3 года назад

Matt, fantastic demonstration on stropping razors. I’ve purchased several products from Razor Emporium, and you have awesome selections from which to choose. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

@iandaly8786 6 лет назад

I saw a guy sharpening a knife on a strop and thought "It's not done like that". So I looked up your video and found out how it's really done. Thanks very much for your video it was very informative.

@DrewMather 4 года назад

Really nice instructional video! Thank you for creating and sharing🙏

@siik-ghostface 5 лет назад

I intentionally came here to learn this. looks simple because of how you are showing how sharpen it.

@bobnic8283 5 лет назад

Many thanks. I have just bought my first straight razor and sent for a strop. Some very good tips given here. Great video - very clear and well presented.

@ramonvg1990 7 лет назад

Excellent explaination and use of examples, thank you so much.

@curtbrackenrich7883 2 года назад

This was very helpful, much appreciated.

@thomaskirkpatrick4031 4 года назад

Excellent information. I always wondered how and why. Thanks.

@rockdocpalmcoast4189 6 лет назад

For my 60th birthday next month, I purchased a straight razor kit from a California company. I'm a little nervous but excited at the same time. I've been shaving with a safety razor for about 2 months and felt like it was time to venture off to a new experience. Wish me luck!

@RazorEmporium 6 лет назад

We hope it goes well, let us know!

@Liboo52 3 года назад

Beautiful video, exactly what I needed! Thank you!

@Kang2112 4 года назад

Thank you very much the video was most informative. I have just gotten myself a straight razor and strop and wanted to find out what i needed to know before using them. Once again thank you.

@jawadibrahim2367 8 лет назад

Hi yesterday I bought my very first straight razor and I'm pretty happy with it

@Martins-Shaves123 2 года назад

Just a month into straight razor shaving, wonderful informative video, thank you 👍👌.

@HalifaxSharpenerPete 8 лет назад

Outstanding video, clear, professionally delivered and very useful. Many thanks.

@Regnarrussell 7 лет назад

Great Job on the Video. It helped explain a lot for me.

@saxman7131 6 лет назад

Great video. It answered so many questions for me. Thank you.

@robertkelly3313 6 лет назад

Thank you, I’ve had my Zwilling strop continually for 48 years and, the same razor.

@TheBradleyd1146 7 лет назад

Excellent informative video guys. I'm looking forward to trying my first straight soon.

@ktonder1 4 года назад

Thank you very much for the video! Getting into using straight razors!

@dirtybeak9598 5 лет назад

Great demonstration short and to the point!

@ruebenaragon493 5 лет назад

Planning on switching to a straight razor, thanks for the video it was really informative and I feel more comfortable and confidant using one now

@catherinecrafts 7 лет назад

Excellent video and explanations. Thank you.

@crosscountrycrusader 6 лет назад

Excellent video - Thank you!

@shavetheman 9 лет назад

Excellent video Matt. A very informative and concise look at stropping and strop care! A must for those thinking about getting into straight razor shaving. Bravo!! Regards, Con

@RazorEmporium 9 лет назад

That was my exact intention, so many videos cover various elements, I wanted one video to cover most everything

@neighbortim 9 лет назад

Very nice, thanks. Best explanation of why this is needed I've seen.

@BillLingad 6 лет назад

I just bought a strop from your website thank you for this excellent video!

@Boz1211111 5 лет назад

I just made small box opener knife or something and im really trying out things so i tried how good i can sharpen it and i really can say i made a razor out of it and stroping helped thanks!

@stevenwilgus8982 3 года назад

I've done THREE thinks wrong that you've straighten me out on. Holding it wrong moving it wrong and turning it wrong. I had no idea. so yes this has been extremely beneficial to me. I have one that I bought that I just wasn't satisfied with the edge is because the end user, me, was well simply not doing it right. Extremely excellent thank you for sharing and I will definitely go to your site.

@leovonpoozle9990 7 лет назад

Thank you for the helpful video. Straight razor/wet shave are making a comeback

@TheGiovanniec 5 лет назад

Wow that was really educational guys! Awesome job

@markandrew5663 2 года назад

Great video! Matt does a nice job.

@albertovelazquez4272 6 лет назад

Thanks for your time 👌

@janeilfoster4090 7 лет назад

he explained it very good I applaud this man

@Mmw956 5 лет назад

Thanks for all the info. I was just going to get a razor and go. More stuff to get and consider!

@ChristopherBurgert 5 лет назад

Great information, thanks for the video. Bought my first straight razor day before yesterday.

@PDSVIDEO1966 7 лет назад

Brilliant video,thanks

@stevenknight8237 5 лет назад

Love YOUR "HORSEHIDE STROPS" and your shipping is LIKE Amazon Prime!

@myblueskynight 5 лет назад

Great video! Now I really see and understand what my grandfather used. I really enjoy learning about shaving history. Thanks!👍

@josephnorcalusa1710 5 лет назад

helpful information, thank you for sharing !!

@Grevil89 7 лет назад

Sooooo informative! Thanks a bunch!

@Zeroartsound 5 лет назад

Excellent video thanks!

@jorgefernandez6407 2 года назад

Great video! Thank you...

@VincentSmith7 7 лет назад

This is the best explanation of what stropping does I've seen yet. Thanks

@RazorEmporium 7 лет назад

Vincent Smith thank you!!

@CoachKussenVuist 4 года назад

Guess i got some skills to learn, very clear video thank you!

@imark70 7 лет назад

Great video! I'm a new straight razor user and this was very helpful.

@pelucitadered 6 лет назад

What a WONDERFUL tutorial video on stropping, Matt! Thanx for getting to the point on how to sharpen! (Unlike some other guys who just want to give you their life history and prattle on about everything else except on how to use the strop)!

@morganillsley94 6 лет назад

Great video..Lots of solid tips..Thanks again!

@garyhaley1749 5 лет назад

I was wondering what that strap of leather was for. Very informative, GREAT JOB!!

@papik1965 5 лет назад

What a super informative video!! Thank you so much. I've subscribed to your videos, definitely the best! Cheers!

@saxman7131 5 лет назад

I have two of your strops. The English bridle and the horsehide. Both are excellent. I got the conditioner and stropping paste to go with the English bridle.