strop

**jamesdpvd** · 03-24-2010, 05:30 PM

I read one should get a less expensive strop to start with. Where is the best place to get a good strop that is decent enough.

**commiecat** · 03-24-2010, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by jamesdpvd

I read one should get a less expensive strop to start with. Where is the best place to get a good strop that is decent enough.

There's a great wiki article about starting out on a budget, including some strop options. Check it out here:
Buying a beginner's set on a budget - Straight Razor Place Wiki

**Peterazor** · 03-24-2010, 10:30 PM

A vote for Ruprazor. I found it easier to strop with than a more expensive wider 3" Latigo. Less wide strops stay flatter and I find I enjoy doing a x pattern stroke. I also like the softer rougher texture of the cow hide.

**Maxi** · 03-25-2010, 01:27 AM

+1 for Ruprazor. I really enjoy my Filly. It has a nice draw, and you get to learn the x pattern, and develop your stroke on something that wont cost you a fortune to replace....WHEN you knick it.

**dancraig** · 03-25-2010, 06:30 AM

LarryAndro, from over in the classified section, has an $11 strop kit.
http://www.whippeddog.com/

He is a really good guy to do business with.

**Jsteele** · 03-25-2010, 07:40 AM

You have a few options. You can buy a filly strop,that has been mentioned before or the Poor Man Strop that has been mentioned as well or you can buy a used strop from the classifieds. If you don't see one that is for sale? you can post a want to buy ad (WTB). I also suggest to try to find a Tony Miller practice strop. He only sells them as an option if you buy one of his regular strops. So you would have to place a WTB ad in the classifieds for this.

Good luck and enjoy the shaves..

**RoadKingMoe** · 03-25-2010, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by dancraig

LarryAndro, from over in the classified section, has an $11 strop kit.
http://www.whippeddog.com/

He is a really good guy to do business with.

I have not used LarryAndro's strop kit, but will testify from personal experience he is a great guy to do business with!

So is Ken Rupkalvis of RupRazor.com I have his $20 beginner "Filly" model and despite a week of practice with a butter knife and care when first using the razor, I've managed to cut it twice. It's a great little strop and at 2 inches wide, forces you to learn the X pattern. Much better to learn it with a strop than a hone.

**fccexpert** · 03-26-2010, 08:46 PM

You can by any one of several Illionois strops from Classic Shaving.

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