Tony's products are superb!
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Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
I wouldn't describe any of Tony's stuff as second quality. When it comes to utility value, anything he sells you is top class. Even the cosmetic imperfections are hard to spot.
I couldn't agree more wityh Firestart as Tony's products are great. The "second quality" hanging strop received seemed in perfect condition to me. I have no idea why it was categorized as a "second". Perhaps Tony saw something that I can't see. The pasted strop was made to order and is also a great product. He has a customer for life here.
I would also like to add that Tony has responded quickly to all my PMs as I keep bombarding him with questions. He is one fine fellow.
RE: Rethinking newbie strops
Gents,
I'm a newbie who just purchased a shave-ready razor from Bob Keyes but don't have any other equipment yet (other than an inexpensive boar brush and a cake of William's soap). I've been at Tony's site and noticed that you suggest a paddle with pre-pasted sides for the new to straight shaving guy. I'm not much for honing (I have a hard time getting pocket knives sharp), although eventually I would like to give it a go. But on the other hand I've seen quite a few guys who swear up and down in support of hanging strops. I'm confused. Probably a normal situation for newbies....