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There are mills that still produce fine 100% linen textiles, such as Thomas Fergusons in Ireland. Now would, or could, they produce linen hose? I sent an inquiry asking them, but haven't heard back...

Tony, what about linen hose? Have you tried sourcing that?

I understand that the 24" cordovan strops were made from leather that came from large draft horses which provided the size required. Have the number of draft horses (Percheons, Clydesdales) dwindled...

I hope Mr. Simon takes my suggestion to heart and does record his knowledge for posterity. It would be an invaluable resource to us all.

I thought it interesting, he did lament a bit on the...

I had a very interesting conversation this morning with Mr. Ed Simon at Fromm International. Mr. Simon has been involved in razor strop production since the 1940's and probably knows more about the...