Haircutting & ShavingQuestion 41 of 100
'Stropping' a straight razor is done to:
a.Sharpen a very dull blade from scratch
b.Clean hair from the blade
c.Smooth, align, and finish the edge just before shaving
d.Add a disinfectant coating
Explanation
Stropping draws the blade across a leather or canvas strop to true and polish the already-honed edge, aligning the fine metal for a smooth cut. Unlike honing, stropping removes little to no metal and is done right before use.
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