Herold Solingen Hanging Leather Strop 22.5" Long Wood & Chrome Safety Razor and Brush Stand This has been a difficult

This has been a difficult decision for me to make

1 2/4 Plate

Paired with a great razor blade

The Merkur 47C boasts an etched-line design handle that gives a strong grip and is comfortable for maneuvering on the face

You will get 2 shaves before needing to strop (depending on how aggressive your beard growth is

Herold Solingen Hanging Leather Strop 22.5" Long Wood & Chrome Safety Razor and Brush Stand This has been a difficultVideo: How to Strop a Straight Razor This high quality cowhide leather strop is the ideal companion for your straight razor. In order to maintain their extremely keen edge, straight razors must be stropped before each use. The leather side re aligns the incredibly thin 'fin' at the edge of the blade that gives the straight razor its legendary sharpness. In effect, stropping a straight razor gives you a new edge for each shave. It features nickel