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Thread: We Value Your Opinion: Fairdinkum Local Genuine Australian Made

  1. 01-28-2013, 09:13 PM #1
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    Question We Value Your Opinion: Fairdinkum Local Genuine Australian Made

    Would you guys mind answering a couple of questions for me please?

    Kangaroo strops, what is your opinion regarding quality, function, and durability?

    Where can I get hold of an Australian made (from local 'ingredients') horsehair shaving brush?
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    Quality and functionality of kangaroo strops is first rate. I love mine. I can't really comment on durability as I've only had it about a year and I use it mainly as a travel strop but there's no reason why it won't last as long as others.
    Sorry, can't help you on an Australian horse hair brush. I've got a Vie Long hores hair brush but I believe they are made in Spain.
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    Kangaroo is durable & works well. Review - Kangaroo Leather

    Don't know of any horse hair brushes down here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnmrson View Post
    Long hores hair brush...
    O.o
    Thank can't be ethical . Although, if anyone is going to know how to make a bit more money on the side...

    Brilliant about the roo strop, where did you source yours from?
    Do you get a good level of exfoliation with the horse hair?

    Cheers for the literature Onimaru. It looked very well researched.
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    Wulf, I can vouch for the longevity of a 'roo strop for the last few years. Mines still going strong. My source for my 'roo hide strop was me. johnmrson got his from Legion I believe. I stand to be corrected there if needs be.


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    Thanks guys.

    So Mick, where could I get hold of a Roo strop?
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    PM sent.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wulf View Post
    Thanks guys.

    So Mick, where could I get hold of a Roo strop?
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    PM sent.


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    Hey Mick, you couldn't possibly sent that info my way by any chance could ya? Ive been interested in upgrading my poor man strop to something a little nicer.

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    Guys , just a reminder before any sales talk happens.
    It's not hard. Just follow young Mick's example & use the pm system.
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    Roo strops are very interesting the first time you have one in your hand. Thin leather and as tough as can be. They are just superb for stropping. I have a Legion and an SRD roo strop and would highly recommend roo.
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