Thread: Strop on Ebay - Advice?

Anyone know if this is a good deal? Sounds very cheap since Dovo charge 30Euro for theirs? Also, whats the point in the canvas side?

Thanks

eBay.ie: Razor Strop Leather Canvas Shaving Barber Strop (item 280300692028 end time 07-Feb-09 21:00:00 GMT)

The canvas or linen side it used before you use the leather side as a sort of rougher adjustment to the fin.
As for the strop I can't tell you anything since I am a newbie myself

Just based on the price, I wouldn't touch it with a 10' pole.

I think it would make a great practice strop for someone starting out. At that price you don't have to worry about damaging it. As a serious strop though I would look elsewhere.

As above. Although i can't say for sure, it probably is poor quality. I certainly wouldn't want to risk a decent blade on it.

It has no name and is far too cheap.

I kept my eyes open and found a used horse hide strop on ebay. Keep your eyes open and wait if you can. Try to find a good used strop as a starter. Thats what I did and am very pleased

I've seen one of these "Barber" strops at the flea market. Leather was not consistent in thickness. Actually I looked at several of them, they were consistent by not being the same thickness.

Originally Posted by Yahoochiewatchie

Anyone know if this is a good deal? Sounds very cheap since Dovo charge 30Euro for theirs? Also, whats the point in the canvas side?

Thanks

eBay.ie: Razor Strop Leather Canvas Shaving Barber Strop (item 280300692028 end time 07-Feb-09 21:00:00 GMT)

its like a wanabe leather, kind of a pleather, which is a cheap imitation type leather. it wont last long and may even damage the blade. go with tony miller strops...they are like a no brainer choice, he also includes a practice strop for 7 bucks, try this link.......The Well Shaved Gentleman The Heirloom Razor Strop Company : Home

Hi their Mate,

please,please,please don't event think of buying that thing , talking from experience.
buy a good strop.I'm going to buy one from T.M soon..

cheer
IMO