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hanging strop<\/b> – it\u2019s the most common type and has a hook at one end to be able to fix it to the wall or to a stable support and at the other a handle that allows those who use it to stretch it;<\/p>\n
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Hanging strop<\/p><\/div>\n
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paddle strop<\/b> – the leather strip is attached to a rigid support of slightly shock-absorbing material (like wood);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Paddle strop<\/p><\/div>\n
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loom strop<\/b> – the leather strip can be tightened by means of a metal frame with a wooden handle and a screw system whereby the tension of the leather is adjusted by screwing or unscrewing the handle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Loom strop<\/p><\/div>\n
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The strop should be used after<\/i> sharpening the razor and before<\/i> shaving:<\/p>\n
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- the razor is placed on the leather, flat, so that the edge and the back of the blade are both in contact with the stretched leather strip;<\/li>\n
- move the razor along the strip away from yourself with the back looking forward and the thread looking towards you. Often the strop is narrower than the blade and it\u2019s therefore necessary to advance the razor by performing a diagonal movement, in order to cover the entire length of the blade;<\/li>\n
- once reached the bottom of the strop, without lifting it, rotate the razor on the back (and not on the edge!), placing it in the right position to start an identical “return” path towards you;<\/li>\n
- the movement must be done quickly enough (40-60 “turns” – back and forth – per minute) and with as little pressure as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It\u2019s necessary to pay the utmost attention as an incorrect use of the strop can damage the edge, which is very thin and bends easily, then making shaving uncomfortable.<\/p>\n
Another important aspect is the maintenance<\/b> of the strop: leather is in fact a natural material that tends to deteriorate over time.<\/p>\n
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