Thread: What a nice new strop!

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

To some degree it did. I had planned on getting a hanging strop as I've existed using only a paddle strop up to this point. In many instances, I find the paddle strop easier to use since I'm often honing on the couch in front of the TV. But the paddle one I have does not have a fabric side to use. Even the modular paddle only seems to have a hard pressed wool for CrOx but no canvas/linen. After seeing some of the ones you had, I said screw it I'll give one of those a try. The decision on what one was more or less a gamble. I didn't want the greatest draw so I didn't go for the latigo. I read conflicting statements about the draw of the premium or the bridle so I just settled on the premium. I figured if I decided something was lacking it would give me reason to buy another some day. But for now I'm good.

The HPW isn't specifically for media, although it is well suited for it. You can use it clean and it works just the same as any other backing second component.