Thread: stroppy.

But Neil, what about loom strops? ....
On a serious note, I have only ever used hanging strops for daily use, I recently made a paddle for pastes, but think for daily use I would prefer a hanger.
I have read that paddles can be easier for beginners because it takes the variable of tension out, they may be more convenient if you have nowhere to hang a strop.
I thought I read in one of your previous posts that you used to straight razor shave some years ago but all your gear got lost, what did you use then?

I would go the hanging strop. You can always lay it on a bench till you build some muscle memory.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

But Neil, what about loom strops? ....
On a serious note, I have only ever used hanging strops for daily use, I recently made a paddle for pastes, but think for daily use I would prefer a hanger.
I have read that paddles can be easier for beginners because it takes the variable of tension out, they may be more convenient if you have nowhere to hang a strop.
I thought I read in one of your previous posts that you used to straight razor shave some years ago but all your gear got lost, what did you use then?

Hi ed
After the loss of my kit, I just went back to Gillette (boo hiss lol ) I tried electric but have never been happy with that. I get so much irritation from a electric razor. I was nearly tempted to a shavette which is I suppose the best of both worlds.

Originally Posted by Neils1304

Hi ed
After the loss of my kit, I just went back to Gillette (boo hiss lol ) I tried electric but have never been happy with that. I get so much irritation from a electric razor. I was nearly tempted to a shavette which is I suppose the best of both worlds.

Sometimes needs must, what I meant was what style of strop were you used to?
I recently purchased a shavette and it isn't too bad, just different. I still prefer my straights though. Tonight I will give my gem single edge another outing to give it a fair go.