Quote Originally Posted by hitman154 View Post
Thanks for all the feedback. Still trying to find my place with using a straight razor.
The reason why I was looking at this strop is because I have read over and over again that first time users will mess up a strop just trying to get used to using it. I got a great deal on a Dovo razor through this place and it came to me in mint condition with a nice edge, so wasn't sure if I would have the same luck with a strop. They sell a few of the strops mentioned in this form and in some others too, but really wasn't sure about details and what exactly makes a good strop. My ideal would be to find someplace local that sells them that could point me in the right direction but I am not having much luck with that.
I am just gonna say this because Ace already opened the can.. The modular strop by far is a good one for starters simply because the surfaces are magnetic and easily replaceable and they are actually not that expensive either. I honestly wished that I STARTED with one of em.. I mean if a paddle strop is what you want that is. I know it's a matter of preference and such.. but when i said earlier about spending 50% MORE than i would have just buying a good strop out right I wasn't kidding. My wife found my receipts and asked why I had gotten so many strops, and when I told her what happened (and believe me when i tell you my jaw HIT the floor when she said this) she said "Well why in the SMEG didn't you get the GOOD one first and SAVE some MONEY!" I just stared at my penny pinching love in complete disbelief and just stuttered out.. "B-b-b-buuut the good one was expensive." Then she says "Well getting stuff cheap is for women.. I know how guys have to have quality stuff you all break it waaaay too fast.. Us girls can make even the cheapest shoes last a long time."

SO.. There ya go.. and I love my wife dearly but that woman can squeeze a penny until it turns to pure copper and wilts..