I was in Las Vegas last week. At the Mandalay Bay, they have a 'Razor & Brush store' and 'Shaving Shop.' Brushes over $400, and straight razors more than that. As you can imagine, they are pretty serious about sharpenig and stropping.
They say, 'For the best edge, strop 10 or 12 times on the canvas strop to warm the blade, and then use the leather strop for 10 or 12 strokes.' No compound on either strop. Have any of you heard of this? They say to only use compound only if you have messed up your edge. Just wondering if there's a better way.
They do give a great shave,

, if any of you go. Hi Ho, you're not too far.
Thanks Ken
Ken