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Strop condition?
I bought an Illinois 827 strop almost a year ago. I probably only used it a maximum of 100 times, but the leather is kind of frayed a bit. I'm kind of worried if I should purchase another strop or not. For a while, my razor was very dull while stropping and I'm thinking that is why my strop's leather is so frayed? The linen is fine and I know I'm using proper technique.
Does this sound normal or should I really purchase a different strop?
Thanks.
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Well any Russian leather has that raised surface right from the start. A real high nap. I would expect some light particles (fuzz) come off a strop with a high raised nap, but not any large bits. I use Russian or a type of Russian and dont get any fraying like you state.
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Sorry, I meant there is fraying along the sides.
And what is a nap?
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Russian strops are not smooth like most leathers, that raised surface the velvety feel is what I call the nap. I love Russian type leather its what I cut my teeth on when I first started using straights. As far as fraying no its not a good thing if its busting apart at the edges.
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One last thing The edges fraying should not compromise the condition of your edge. At least thats my opinion.
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Cool beans, I'll keep it then. Thanks.