Do you have a shave related question?

[Vittoria]

Hi all,
         We all have questions about shaving and the endless things that go with it.
Our community has so many knowledgeable people that can answer these questions that you may be wondering about.
“Remember there's no such thing as a silly question” just ask.
If I can’t answer it and there’s plenty I don’t know on this subject there will be a fellow member who will know the answer or can lead you in the right direction please post your questions here and of course upload a pic if it helps get your query across.
“ Never be afraid to ask”
Cheers.

 

[Karl G]

OK, I’ll ask one. Is there any purpose to the rough leather strop other than to use with paste?

 

[Vittoria]

OK, I’ll ask one. Is there any purpose to the rough leather strop other than to use with paste?

@silverlifter this is your department mate.
Cheers.

 

[silverlifter]

OK, I’ll ask one. Is there any purpose to the rough leather strop other than to use with paste?

The rough side is generally used wih pastes, but it can equally be used for plain stropping. It will obviously have a very different feel, and would be more akin to a linen/cotton effect, so I would still finish on the smooth side.