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    Quote Originally Posted by engine46 View Post
    When I was using a hanging strop, I had it on the opening side of my front door but I knew nobody was going to come in. When I realized that my left arm being a little weaker due to the fact I don't have a collarbone on that side, I couldn't hold it taut all the time, so I bought a large Mastro Livi loom strop & I love it a lot. I don't have to worry about holding a hanging strop taut now! I can do it but the loom is much better for me.
    And that covers exactly why we need to find what works for us, you can use a hanger, but a loom suits you better. I have to say that I have only ever used a hanger, but that's not to say that I won't need to find a different solution one day too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by edhewitt View Post
    And that covers exactly why we need to find what works for us, you can use a hanger, but a loom suits you better. I have to say that I have only ever used a hanger, but that's not to say that I won't need to find a different solution one day too.
    Yep, sometimes you have to use what is available to get the job done.

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    Gawd, Bladeon, that is one butt-ugly old razor. Sight-unseen. A razor only a mother could love!
    Still, I understand that Whipped Dog puts on a good edge. THAT is what matters!
    Enjoy, strop and shave. The old maker would be proud it is still being used. Nice work!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Gawd, Bladeon, that is one butt-ugly old razor. Sight-unseen. A razor only a mother could love!
    Still, I understand that Whipped Dog puts on a good edge. THAT is what matters!
    Enjoy, strop and shave. The old maker would be proud it is still being used. Nice work!
    Ha!! It's pretty to me. I wanted something with character. Larry is offering a great product and service. Actually, the discoloration on the blade looks like it might come off with a little scrubbing and some light sandpaper. Doesn't appear to be pitted very deeply. The edge is keen. Thanks!
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    Well, if the edge is keen, strop it in your spare time and enjoy! Leave it be!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Gawd, Bladeon, that is one butt-ugly old razor. Sight-unseen. A razor only a mother could love!
    Still, I understand that Whipped Dog puts on a good edge. THAT is what matters!
    Enjoy, strop and shave. The old maker would be proud it is still being used. Nice work!
    Yeah, what do they call that tip? The round butt tip???? If it's a good shaver then you're happy & that's all that matters!

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    It's got character! If it didn't, it wouldn't be such a conversation piece. More power to ya bladeon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by engine46 View Post
    I bought a large Mastro Livi loom strop & I love it a lot. I don't have to worry about holding a hanging strop taut now! I can do it but the loom is much better for me.
    This is just one of the many benefits you can get from a Mastro Livi loom strop! Since the day I bought my first Mastro Livi strop (now I have two of them) it is the only strop I use and just dismissed the dozen of hanging strops I was using before that.
    As far as I can tell, Mastro Livi loom strop makes a remarkable difference!
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    Quote Originally Posted by razorguy View Post
    This is just one of the many benefits you can get from a Mastro Livi loom strop! Since the day I bought my first Mastro Livi strop (now I have two of them) it is the only strop I use and just dismissed the dozen of hanging strops I was using before that.
    As far as I can tell, Mastro Livi loom strop makes a remarkable difference!
    I love mine a lot. I wouldn't use anything else. God only knows what I'll do when I need to replace the loom on it. I should but another loom when I have the funds, that way, I'll have it, but as far as it goes now, it'll be a long time before that happens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by engine46 View Post
    I love mine a lot. I wouldn't use anything else. God only knows what I'll do when I need to replace the loom on it. I should but another loom when I have the funds, that way, I'll have it, but as far as it goes now, it'll be a long time before that happens.
    Well, I believe it will last for a very very long time, provided you will take good care of it. However, Mastro Livi sells the replacement for his loom strop, just in case you need it!
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