I was looking at the Miller strops and plan to get one here in the near future when my budget allows me to but, for the time being are the cheap stops from China on Ebay that go for $1.97 with free shipping ok to use?
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I was looking at the Miller strops and plan to get one here in the near future when my budget allows me to but, for the time being are the cheap stops from China on Ebay that go for $1.97 with free shipping ok to use?
Just be ware that you pretty much get what you pay for. Most strop makers sell a beginners strop for around $15. The strop is not the best quality, but it works and you won't cry if you cut it. When you purchase a better strop, look for the ones that have replaceable leather components. These are usually attached to the strop with Chicago fasteners, just in case you happen to have an accident.
$1.97 from China,,,with free shipping,,,,,is this post a joke ???
No joke... that's why I'm asking about it
Leather Sharpening Canvas Strop for Barber Open Straight Razor Sharpening Shave | eBay
Really Marc ??
I'm sure somewhere within driving distance of you there are better options.
Someone please slap me for responding to this thread,,,,
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Originally Posted by Hirlau
Really the only place around me is The Art of Shaving and there Isn't much there that I can really afford right at the moment.
Here is a probe slap to the back of the head, via Leroy Jethro Gibbs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
OP, to be honest with you, I would use and old belt for a strop before I wasted my time on the "strop" that you referenced. I am willing to bet that it is made of leather like card board.
Just get online and look for inexpensive strops , Not cheap but well priced , the Illinois strops are lower cost but a fine strop , my experience was with the 827 Tc
Thanks tcrideshd, I'll look into them
This is a canvas strop and not leather.
Marc:
Stay away from this piece of junk. Google, Amazon etc for something decent. It is safe to say your first strop will suffer while you learn.
Since you just joined today Marc,,, maybe I understand your Opening post a little better,,, go to these links & read this information today,,, it will take a few hours, but you will have a better understanding of the equipment you need & what to avoid,,,, don't spend any money until you have read through this section,,,,
Straight Razor Place Library:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Library
Razor Strops - Straight Razor Place Library
I've seen some of the cheap Ebay "strops", they are really BAD. Whipped dog has a nice for the price bargain strop. Next to the razor the strop is the most important piece of gear, so buy as much quality as you can afford.
Will do, thanks for the links. I'll read them ASAP, I want to learn and not butcher my face while learning, I just didn't know if those were something to learn on or just to avoid those all together.
randydance062449 and I have helped a whole bunch of new users in MN and they usually bring their gear, I've seen all the Ebay Chinese/Pakistani bargain gear and not any of it is real shaving gear, it's just razor and strop shaped objects.
Gotcha, thanks I won't waste my time, money, and brainpower on those
I recently honed a new TI that had been stropped on one of those, and the bevel and blade were badly scratched. I suspect they are some kind of leather composite.
Glen at Gem Star Customs has a nice paddle strop for $30. SRD has some nice 2 in strops with replaceable leather and fabric webbing for $45.
A replaceable stropping surface is a good idea for new stroppers, nicking the strop is not uncommon.
The quality of your shaving edge is determined by the quality of the stropping substrate and the skill of the stropper. It is the final polish, before the razor touches your face.
I called the Art of Shaving and they had 1 strop left and they were wanting $95 but they didn't tell me the brand. But for $45 from SRD, I'll pull the trigger on one of those this Friday.
I'm searching the site and I must be over looking where to find them.
If you are looking for strops on the SRD webisite look at the toolbar on the left. The strops are under the Strop Shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc1985
I had add block turned on, That's why I didn't see it. Thanks
The AOS strop is the Dovo 12 in, travel strop. It is a nice strop for a travel strop, but a bit too short and narrow for daily stropping, and a bit pricy for the size.
For a new stropper a larger, quality strop will increase your odds of success in maintaining a shareable edge. That and some hands on instruction will go a long way to a good shave.
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Smart move. My SRD latigo is a very good, medium draw tool. Use it daily.
Rolodave, that's actually the one I was look at in red 3", on the back did you go with premium fabric or wool felt? or just should i save my money and just go with their standard fabric on the back?
I got a good deal on a SRD Strop on eBay, but I was lucky and wasted no time in bidding and used "buy it now". I would gladly paid SRP full price for the same strop, now that I know what a difference it makes. Got a Illinois strop as a gift. And there is no comparison in the two. Save and get quality.
I would recommend a 3" strop to begin with. Anything less requires an x-stroke which is one more variable that you need to get right to have success.
Yea I figured a 3" would be better because it has more "blade coverage" and be more user friendly, so to speak
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TL;DR The cheaper strop is the same as the more expensive and the cheap one has served me well.
I think i would rather strop on a piece of newspaper than one of those cheapo strop alike ebay thingys its cheaper and better. But if you dont have the cash for a nice SRD strop check these guys out Leather Hanging Strops I think they are some good choices here for the money.
All good suggestions. If your budgets really tight, try a Whipped Dog budget strop, go to a leather shop and ask them to cut you off an appropriate piece, or strop on newspaper (works surprisingly well).