Haircutting & ShavingQuestion 42 of 100
The correct direction to draw a razor across a strop is:
a.Spine first, with the edge trailing, then flip on the spine
b.Edge first, cutting into the leather
c.Sideways with heavy pressure
d.Only in one spot repeatedly
Explanation
The razor is stropped spine-leading so the sharp edge trails and is not cut into the leather, and it is turned over on its spine to protect the edge. Cutting edge-first would slice the strop and dull the razor.
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