Thread: New (first) razor arrived.

Originally Posted by northpole

Hi

Thanks for the link. I have had a look and there's quite a few options. What would you recommend:

1) Plain wood or covered with leather?

2) How many sides pasted? (I already have a Dovo everyday strop). If not all, which pastes?

3) Do you know if they ship overseas - UK? Couldn't see anything about that on the website.

Thanks

Northpole

I got started with one of Tony's wide 2 sided paddles, red latigo for stropping on one side and 0.5 diamond pasted plain leather on the other for finishing or touching up an edge. It's been perfect for me and I'd recommend it to anyone starting out.

Well if i was to buy any strops in the world i would always speak to Tony first, the importation laws are (i belive)

Up to £18 - if it is shipped normal
Up to £36 - if it is a gift

This is all taken from the price on the front of the package,

my last items from the US cost me $183 and the customs charge was £20 which is a pain but that was sent directly from the company and not as a gift.

Originally Posted by DMS

I got started with one of Tony's wide 2 sided paddles, red latigo for stropping on one side and 0.5 diamond pasted plain leather on the other for finishing or touching up an edge. It's been perfect for me and I'd recommend it to anyone starting out.

And if you've already got a hanging strop and are looking for something to keep your razor refreshed, I'd recommend his wide 2-sided paddle with leather + 1 micron diamond on one side, and balsa + chrome oxide on the other.