Thread: Strop?

Hi guys,

I just ordered a razor from the classified ads (a Dovo "Special"), thanks to the advise of some of the members here. Now I'm looking into strops. A strop that has caught my eye is an Illinois strop over at classicshaving.com. It mainly caught my attention because of the price as I am a college student. It consists of two parts, a leather strop and a linen strop. Is this a considerable buy? Are there other suggestions?

Thanks,
Santiago

I have one of those and like it.

Funny you should ask! I was just advising a member that the best bang for his buck was the Illinois razor strop #127! My personal favorite is the #361which is similar to the #127 but without leather handles!

There is high praise for Tony Miller strops here:
Section 8 - 1, Selecting a strop - what you need. - Badger & Blade
but the Heirloom Starter/Travel strop doesn't seem to be available right now.

Check out Illinois Razor Strop 2.5" x 23" Imperial Russia with Handle - Knifecenter.com for an Illinois 827 for $32.95

(Got that link from here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...low-price.html )

I have the #127 and have been satsified with it...

I've always used #127's and they work just fine.

I am very fond of my Tony Miller strop but the Illinois is a nice strop too.

Originally Posted by Rajagra

There is high praise for Tony Miller strops here:
Section 8 - 1, Selecting a strop - what you need. - Badger & Blade
but the Heirloom Starter/Travel strop doesn't seem to be available right now.

Check out Illinois Razor Strop 2.5" x 23" Imperial Russia with Handle - Knifecenter.com for an Illinois 827 for $32.95

(Got that link from here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...low-price.html )

These strops are rough finished instead of smooth! Many members here love them but I am not certain that would be the best choice for a beginner! could be wrong though.