I started with bridle that had a medium to light draw. Then I went to Latigo with a heavy draw. The heavy draw for me had a tendency to snatch the blade on the flip and I didn't like it. I went to all different kinds of cow hide leathers after that and had some really nice strops. I then got a Koken shell from a local auction with an extremely light draw (if any). Like stropping on wet ice. I LOVED IT!! I swear the edge is better too but that's subjective, arguable, and I'm a bit on the crazy side. Either way I have been selling all my other strops in favor of shell. That's where it's at for me.