Yea, even I didn't know that! I usually just strop it off on my hand. Good info....
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Yea, even I didn't know that! I usually just strop it off on my hand. Good info....
I have to disagree with Randy on the strop. I love my 3 1/4" much better than my old 2 1/2. It is much easier to use.:D
I have the 2" Dovo best Russian from Ray, and I can't imagine a better hanging strop; the leather is AWESOME. (Tonymiller's paddles are the bomb too). I HAVE been eyeing those wide jobs Richie-Z; maybe I'll try one out. There is nothing like the rythm (Zen) of a good stropping job on a good hanger.Quote:
Originally Posted by RichZ
The reason I like the wider strop is you can go up and back with out the pyramid motion you need with the narrower strops. I am a morning shaver and its real easy for me to cut the strop if I have to do anything but up and back.:D :D
Hello RichZ,
Just a question for you. Some people have noticed that a wider strop tends to "cup" after a time. Have you had that experience?
By the way. I just went in and actually measured the width of some of my strops. They ranged from 2" tp 2 1/2 " and of those I like the 2 1/2" the best.
I seldom use the 2" strop.
To each his own of course and frankly the variety of toys that we can play with is half the fun of this obsession!:)
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Originally Posted by RichZ
Hi Randy,
You are truly right about the variance of equipment. I haven't cut the strop yet. I shouldn't have opened my mouth :fim: .
I believe whatever gets you a clean shave is ok by me. I just find the 3" easier I guess I am a tad lazy about it.:D
Randy,
I just reread your post about the 3" strop and I realized that I thought you said cut. No I have not had the strop "cup" on me Sorry. Man am I getting old............:D
I've only used a 3" strop during all of my <1 month experience with straights. Never had any problem with cupping. I ordered (2) 3x24" strips of treated leather from Keith at Hand American for the whopping price of $14.95. Wonderful leather, great strops. I hung these on a salvaged brass swivel. Works for me!