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Update: I've been using both the SRD modular paddle with the Englishleather and a 3" Heirloom Artisan Premium Fast Bridle Strop "Old No 2" by Tony Miller for stropping all my straights. Slowly...

Hi jkatzman,
I ordered the Englishleather for my modular paddle strop and have used it a few times now. I really like the feel and you're right - it gives a vert nice edge. I have to get the...

Update: I've been practicing my stopping, mostly on the SRD hanging strop, and its been a lot of fun trying to improve. My shaves have improved noticably, but I still have a long way to go. Thanks...

Hardblues: Very helpful post. After reading it, I am sure of one thing - that my technique could use a lot of work!! I have not put nearly as much work as you have into my stropping. I think after...

Tc, thanks a lot for your reply. That makes a lot of sense to me.

ok thanks a lot. I guess people just have different preferences for the feel.

Utopian, I'm sure I can improve on my stropping, and I know they are all high quality strops, but I guess you are saying there is no difference between any of the different strops? I'm confused...

I have been SR shaving for about 4 months now and things are going ok. I have about half a dozen SRs - most of them are 6/8 full hollow, but I also have one wedge. I've been stropping with the SRD...