How To Strop a Straight Razor

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@Martiniization 5 лет назад

All of your videos are complete, informative and instructive, Geo. Quite a good bit of help. Thank you. Best wishes.

@AdamantForce 12 лет назад

This guy, is a great man. If you have kids, I envy them. I didnt have a father around to explain anything to me. So here I am, on the internet, looking after its too late. So when my little boy gets older. I can sit with him, take the time. And do as you have just done for me. Thank you ☺

@fancyshmancypants 5 лет назад

Thanks for mentioning ladies. Guys aren't the only ones who want the smoothest shave 😎

@felixG83 11 лет назад

I've been shaving with a Merkur HD for about six years now and I am ready to make the jump into shaving with a straight. Your videos have been immensely helpful and answered all of my questions. Thank you.

@MicanTorban-hh8ql 9 месяцев назад

I watched Geo's videos about shaving with straight razor a year ago and I decided to buy a straight razor. I bought Golddach straight razor, strope and hone stone, and I'm very satisfied with it. So, I'm shaving with straight razor through one year and I can say that it is a best way to shaving. I must say that I used shaving soap many years for making shaving latther. Thanks on yours videos 🤗👍.

@Citizen_Se7en 10 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video. I'm a current convert into the world of DE and straight razor shaving, and I find videos such as yours very informative and helpful. Thanks again.

@SuperMartinoBrother 6 лет назад

Great video, sir. I have stropped many blades but never a straight razor. Your video was all I needed to see in order to practise my honing skills on a new to me cutting edge Thank you very much.

@DoxPrime 7 лет назад

Thank you for demystifying the honing process. I really enjoyed watching your video!

@SpencerFcp 7 лет назад

I've been using a straight razor with disposable blades and have really fell in love with the process. It's crazy how much money you save, and for a better overall shave too. Been thinking of taking the next step and sharpening myself instead of using the disposables. This video was definitely helpful, thanks!

@geofatboy 7 лет назад

Thanks Spencer!

@craigantovoni3872 10 лет назад

Geofatboy this is a great video and it has helped me out tremendously. Also thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to help this newbie straight razor shaver out. You give the best customer service in the business.

@rjcorrea6640 7 лет назад

Bought mine 2 weeks ago and needed to sharpen it, this helps. Thanks

@Tapusky 12 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to step through this. Just got my first straight razor. This is very helpful.

@jpmduck 10 лет назад

Thanks for the instruction. My wife bought me a Merkur and I'm about to give it a try for the first time. Wish me luck!

@lillieknight 9 лет назад

Thanks. Brings back a lot of memories of my Dad getting a shave at the barber shop.

@Splashdown99 10 лет назад

Very thorough, concise video. Thank you, it was very helpful

@Bassistdan1 9 лет назад

Thanks for this information geo - I purchased two German made straight razors about 10 years ago. I also purchased the strop but never learned how to properly use it. I'm going to have to get my razors out of storage now and give this a shot! Thanks again!

@joecop9887 10 лет назад

Thank you! Your Vids clear up many of my questions.

@subroto1961 12 лет назад

Great thought. I learned this art from my Dad but I haven't passed it to my sons yet. After reading your post, I think I'll keep up the tradition before it's too late.

@outwestjake 13 лет назад

Thank you for all your videos. I am very new to straight razor shaving, but your videos have been very helpful and informative. Thanks again!

@tornmask1 10 лет назад

wow thanks G, this was a question i've asked you sometime ago in one of your video presentation. this was really helpful cause i thought i had to strop every time i shaved. peace bro'r!

@Ashinra 11 лет назад

Thanks Geo. Just got a strop from your site. Been shaving with my new Boker Arbolito and the learning curve is going well. Your vids are very helpful. Thanks again!

@tipeneist 10 лет назад

Thanx bigguy for your clear instructions for razor care I'm a beiginner at this game so its always good to have professional advice.

@mazardeus 10 лет назад

Very useful information. Thank you. I still don't understand how I'm supposed to hold it & flip it when I'm going back and forth, but I'll try to find other resources outside of this to help me understand it a bit more.

@mediadesignppg 12 лет назад

Awesome! Thank You for great demonstration. Please,continue...we need every important details.

@BeRant13 12 лет назад

You are truly an all American salt o' the Earth shaving superstar! Thanks.

@Kur0y4m4 13 лет назад

I just got my first straight razor. Doing some reading on the subject before shaving with it. Thank you for the info!

@Jrizy. 12 лет назад

Just want to thank you for all your educational videos. keep up the great work.

@snoopygw73 11 лет назад

I love your vids. I just bought my first straight razor (dovo stainless steel 5/8), I cant wait to use it. I have never had a shave with a straight razor and I hope it is as good as everyone says it is. Thanks again

@gotsauss 10 лет назад

ok about to head off and shower and face prep as you suggest and then strop and start my shave. oh wait i have to look up a video on strop paste/balm. no idea how to apply that. thanks so much for your videos. effortless instruction. i feel a lot more confident. thanks so much! I will post a video on how I go!!!

@rbrothwell 11 лет назад

Thanks for the instructions. Great video, looking forward to watching your other videos.

@fiero11 13 лет назад

Great videos for a the first time straight razor user. I've learned a lot from them! Stropping is my weakest point.

@zhanik93 11 лет назад

Great video! Helped me out a lot to figure out how to properly strop my blade. Still need A LOT of practice actually shaving with it properly though

@DarrylDomani 10 лет назад

Extremely helpful. Well constructed video. Those of us with facial hair appreciate your effort. Thanks.

@jawarablake 10 лет назад

thank you for this...I wasn't sure who to ask and this helped a lot.

@philfischer4115 10 лет назад

Thank you so much. I have NOT been doing it correctly!

@snirlushitzer6838 8 лет назад

Hi geofatboy. I really like your videos and your website they both are very helpful. I just got my first straight razor and there was something I wasn't sure about with the video. I wanted to know how many times should I strop my razor? should it be once every shave or once every five shaves?

@patrickoneill1839 8 лет назад

Hello, Great videos, thanks... One question, do you "Dress" your strop with any buffing compound?

@nutty5000 13 лет назад

Hi geo, I'm new to straight razor shaving and your videos are a credit and inspiration. I just bought an inexpensive straight razor and currently ordered a 1k/3k sharpening stone. I was wondering whether that stone is capable of a good razor edge and how many laps would u advise approximately on such a sharpening stone.

@nitro74cs 13 лет назад

That was very helpful thanx alot, also can you please tell whats the best way to clean the soap scum from the blade?

@schneir5 7 лет назад

I just ordered my first straight razor yesterday! I've been using a safety razor the last few years, but I've been wanting to try a straight razor for a while now. I hope I don't cut myself too bad!

@DYLANJJK94 5 лет назад

Most dunno, But there is disposable straight razors, So I started on that to try out the straight razor, But my new Zeva razor is do much more heavy and of course a much better blade, I. Made for s more awsome shave.

@devsteel13 12 лет назад

Just got a straight razor today, thanks for the tips

@daw162 12 лет назад

@acdcboy non-abrasive pastes are intended to condition the leather or moderate how it draws (or pulls) at the razor while you're using them. Abrasive pastes are intended to remove metal from a razor to bring it back to sharpness or keen-ness. You don't need to paste a strop all the time. In some cases, you will not need to paste a strop at all, especially if you buy a strop that has been pre-conditioned. You don't want to overdo it with strop paste or your strop will become a greasy mess.

@smarmit 12 лет назад

Great video and thank you from a new straight edge razor user.

@smcnicoll 10 лет назад

Thank you. Great tutorial.

@dlroulston 11 лет назад

Your videos are really informative. Thanks!

@Valkhyron 11 лет назад

Thanks for this, I had no idea what to do with this, i tested it by lightly dragging it along a peice of nearby paper and the tissue i wiped it with, since this is the first time it's been sharpened. Is there any more specific way to test it you'd recommend?

@P3x774 11 лет назад

I would like to say thank you for all the videos you have posted. I have not recieved my Dovo in the mail yet, should be in tomorrow, but i now have a good idea what i'm getting myself into thanks to your videos. Very informative, and if i have any questions i will be sure to ask you, Thank you very much. :)

@chidoiguan 12 лет назад

Thank you for all your videos, extremely helpful! I have same black strop. Would you recomend using paste on it? Whichone? On the back side of strop or front? If front maybe only halfway? Thx so much!

@Razorphil 10 лет назад

Perfect explanation on how to dry your razor. Phil Classic Edge

@robertocolon2976 11 лет назад

thank you!! now i know more things about how to shave, and how to make the blade sharp enough to shave!! but my question is, my skin is very sensitive, and if i use that kind of razor, my skin is not ganna bump up?????? please answer me!! Thank you

@nitro74cs 12 лет назад

Thanks alot for the videos, they are most informative and helpful. when you say never strop After shaving, is it harmful for the razor or is it unnecessasary?? Because some people say stropping after shaving is good, as it would dry the edge and prevent rust. it makes sense but what do you suggest? thank you.

@zulumurphy 10 лет назад

Extremely helpful. Thank you.

@cowboy8555 13 лет назад

@geofatboy can you please do a video on how to hone a razor and also the 20 doller paddle hone on your website will that sharpen a dull razor and can it be used as a primary hone

@dunbarnoon9872 4 года назад

This is excellent. Thank you sir!

@ltstmn 12 лет назад

Thanks! I'm a beginner, I needed this.

@cdonlon1 3 года назад

Great tutorial thanks for the information ℹ️

@rals301 11 лет назад

Now do you use the cloth stropp then the leather one for a total of 100 round trips? I just got one of these and you vids help alot.

@sexlad09 11 лет назад

i have the scalpmaster baber strop first do know if that one is good enought or not for a firstime straightrazor shaver.2 i use the leather side second correct and what are the number of round trips on each part

@Vlingvling10 13 лет назад

ok, i am new to a safety razor, and i generally shave both my head and my beard/mustache region at the same time... how often would you recommend changing blades? and do i flip the blade?

@gauravkhanal2883 11 лет назад

which side to you use if your blade is dull? I got the blade and it was honed and really sharp. I used it two or three times and now its pulling hairs and skipping. The strop I have is the leather barber strop from amazon for 12.97. What side do I use? There is a smoother side and a side that isn't so smooth. It also has pretty decent reviews. Thanks

@dopejack007 10 лет назад

Great vid!! Many thanks for the tips... Looks like I'll be shaving with a straight razor from here on in;-)

@Makaveli7Soldier 11 лет назад

Do you have a video on what you need to get started with straight razor shaving? Like razor, strop etc.

@robertocolon2976 11 лет назад

oooh and one more thing! can i use this razor with regular shaving cream or i need to buy a different kind of shaving cream?? because if i have to buy, i dont know where can i foud!

@Alswan100 12 лет назад

Hello Geo. I have two questions: I have a DORKO strop-belt that is a single leather strip.Q1Should I treat this leather with a leather preservative of some sort, such as neetsfoot oil??Q.2 Is it adviseable to treat the flip side[roughed up] with green chromium-oxide?..The reason why is that after honing I've heard that it is recommended to strop the razor on that side of the leather laced with the compound before stropping on the smooth side of the leather. What do you suggest?

@xV13TCONGx 12 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I was curious though... do you apply any pressure whatsoever when you strap? Like even the tiniest bit? Because letting the weight of the blade alone to do the work doesn't seem as though it would sharpen.. also is there any angle you must have the blade? Because leaving it straight while you're strapping it.. wouldn't it cause the entire side to get worn out after time?

@punkdanielok 12 лет назад

hi there, i am a beginner of using straight edge razor, i am wondering if i need both of strop and honing stone? or just either one? thanks.

@dgsilvervid 12 лет назад

Do the razors from Shave Nation come pre honed? Particularly the Dovo Straight Razor starter set.

@imsaint007 11 лет назад

Thanks for the video , excellent explanation

@jaymerrifield9053 11 лет назад

Thanks for the presentation. I want to go with a straight but can't decide on brand. Some are advertised as prehoned with no stropping ever needed. Is that true or just a marketing gimmick?

@jommonox 9 лет назад

great tutorial, thanks a lot!

@frederickmardirosian9466 3 года назад

This cool; never observed how to strop a straight razor. Thanks.

@sniperpistol50 11 лет назад

Hey Geo, what kind of straight razor would you recommend to someone that's new to using a straight razor?

@Mmelbow2 12 лет назад

Nicely done. Thanks

@HonestAbe58 8 лет назад

Hello I had a general care question, someone I've been getting advice from high suggest coating the blade in oil or Vaseline post shave to keep the blade protected, what is your opinion on that? should I do it?

@PenultimateWarrior 10 лет назад

Geo, what do you think works best between a 3" and 2.5" strop? And do you prefer handles or D-Rings? Thanks!

@meboyotube 13 лет назад

Finally! somebody who talks about how much pressure to put on the razor while stropping. I'm pretty new to straight edges and i've been restoring ones i've found in bad condition. I have 1 in passable shave condition but i STILL can't do the HHT which is bugging me.

@DLong251 12 лет назад

I just bought myself an ordinary cabinet handle and attached it to the side of my desk. Works great!

@dougiesshavin1627 4 года назад

Thanks Geo, informative. How often do you strop your straight razor??

@UndeadBrony88 12 лет назад

Dear Geo, I bought a leather and canvas strop. What should I do to get the canvas and leather strop broke-in. How should I use the 2 part strop. Should I go leather then canvas or canvas then leather. Please help. Cause I don't want to ruin the straight razor I just bought. How many passes In a guess should I do on both if at all. Thanks a bunch geo.

@marc.brunelle 10 лет назад

Hey, are you using a fabric/linen side when stropping ?

@Moostery 11 лет назад

I have a strop with a side that looks like yours and a very soft dark brown leather side too. Whats it used for?

@eesschert 7 лет назад

what sort off cream do i have to use ,can i use the shaving foam too

@starandanchor 10 лет назад

what about the color coded pastes? Do you put those directly onto the strop?

@subroto1961 12 лет назад

Nice vid. I learned the art of honing from my Dad. The steps were 1- Stone slab (Slate) with water. 2- Buffalo leather. 3- Deer skin. 4- Silk cushion. The confirmatory test was - cutting an unsupported strand of falling hair in mid air. Although I routinely use a cartridge but I still practice the art once a while

@johnnytastetest 13 лет назад

That's a nice looking razor you've got there. I've got a Dubl Duck myself, but it's a Goldedge.

@nutty5000 13 лет назад

@geofatboy Hi, I was wondering whether the Naniwa stones were good for honing and if they are better than the Norton stones. Also i was wondering if these are good stones and worth the price from Naniwa : 220/1k combi, 2k/5k combi, 8k and 10k separate, all for $248 or in british pounds £159!!

@R1C9C77 11 лет назад

I bought a Pride Cutlery straight razor set that included a strop. After realizing it was junk and with alittle research I bought a Dovo. Will I need to purchase another strop? The one I have seems decent but I'm just unsure. Also, is the strop paste necessary?

@frigginjoe 10 лет назад

Dubl Duck. :) My 1924 Dubl Duck nicked on me. :( My favorite blade ever. Nothing remarkable just felt perfect and was easy to hone and strop even when I was new to it. I never did put the work in to redo the edge, I'm thinking it's time to get a low grit stone and hope for the best.

@nickglorioso2671 10 лет назад

Quick question, I recently purchased a stropping leather belt by Bismarck and it has a leather belt as well as a white canvas-like belt attached too. What is this other belt for?

@Jashoewa 10 лет назад

Do you put the strop paste on the fabric side on that leather strop?

@nutty5000 13 лет назад

@geofatboy Hi again, I was wondering if you could show us the hones that you use to sharpen your straight razor and would it be possible to do a video showing us a demonstration of honing the razor to sharpness please. It would be a great help to me and others who may not be as proficient at it. Thanks.

@luckyluch808 10 лет назад

what kind of straight razor would you recommend. i see you used dovo in your other video..

@cowboy8555 12 лет назад

@geofatboy how do I know if my razor needs to be stropped or honed.

@Bourbon703 11 лет назад

Geo, I've been thinking about going to a Straight Razor, primarily because buying 5 blade razors are too expensive (I'm bald headed and I shave every 2-3 days). I don't think I'm ready to shave my head with a straight razor, but I know I want to do my face with it. For a beginner, what would be the best razor & cream to use for sensitive skin?

@1775larbar 10 лет назад

Thank you! Very interesting.

@ccoghill23 8 лет назад

are you also placing the spine on the strop and just smoothly gliding it? or is the razor at some sort or angle?

@nico27004 13 лет назад

have you ever heard of empire straight razors? are they any good?

@Ghostginthree 12 лет назад

Good video. Learned alot

@imberbs 13 лет назад

Do you put some grease or oil on your blade after the shave? Some say they do, others that it is unnecessary...

@frankie0208ify 11 лет назад

Hello I just brought a set of seven straight razors over the past week I have been using one a day . The problem is sharping the blade I have watch you videos ( very very good) but still my face is not as soft as if I used a disposable I cannot get that clean shave. I am thinking is it because the razor are new and need to be broken in ?. I strop about fifty time both side of the strop. Any help would be gratefull recieved all the best frank