Originally Posted by
Lockwood124
Hello SRP,
Hope you all are well, I am in the market for a good strop, I have bought two all ready. The first one is a store brand from an online retailer which came with my razor. It is 3" wide with a second attaced machined webbed strop as well. I have been beating my head against the wall, I can get the razor almost as sharp as a DE razor blade, once I go to the leather side it dulls, or really doesnt improve any... Looking at the leather side it is stiff, wavey and concave. The second is a cheap Chinese made amazon special it does about the same as the online store brand one.
I would like to try a good strop before I sell it. Or if you are interested in a Ralf Aust 5/8 razor PM i can make a deal with you. The razor has been rehoned and is much more sharp then when I bought it. I am just frustrated, too much money and time spent for a tugging and razor burn. Right now my Shavette does a much better job and cost me $12. I kinda feel like a fool investing so much money and getting horrible results.
So if you all can steer me in the direction of a good strop or if you would like to end my misery. Let me know.
Happy Holidays!!!