Thread: My new Neil Miller Custom 3" Shell Cordovan and Linen Strop

So at the last London Razorcon Birnando had his new Neil Miller strop which was made from shell cordovan and linen. I was lucky enough to try it out and was blown away by the performance and the wonderful silky draw.

I emailed Neil right after the meet to say thanks for the razor case he very kindly sent me and to ask him about making me a strop. We emailed back and forth a couple of times with Neil suggesting ideas and speccing out what I was after. I really cant take any credit for the deisgn of this strop, it was all based on Birnando's strop and Neils excellent suggestions!

The strop arrived yesterday and I tried it out this morning. All I have to say to wow! I'm absolutely stunned by the craftsmanship and performance of this strop, I simply cannot say enough good things about it. The draw is simply out of this world, absolutely spot on on both the leather and the linen, the workmanship is flawless and as for the edges it leaves... Psychotic doesnt come close. I shaved with my Wacker this morning (already a superb shaver) and it simply wiped the hairs away. I was even able to do a totally irritation free ATG pass which I can usually never do! The shave was totally BBS, irritation free, close and comfortable... Absolute heaven!

Neil is a true gentleman and an absolute pleasure to deal with and was in touch with me the whole time about when it was finished, emailing me pictures and letting me know when it was shipped. Anyone who is in the market for a new strop should get in touch with Neil, you wont be disappointed!

I'm not going to try to take pictures of the strop, I simply wouldnt do it justice with my decidly rubbish photography skills, so the pics I've posted below are the ones Neil sent me.

The strop is a 3" wide Shell Cordovan leather with a linen component. There is a stainless steel D ring component and its 31" long in all, with a stropping length of just over 16". The handles are thin black latigo and the little tapers on the handles were something that B had on his strop that I really liked.

This strop is just awesome. End of story. Thanks Neil!

Absolutely beautiful, Neil's work looks top quality and i can attest to him being a thoroughly top fellow. He helped me out with razor pinning last month to the point where he sent me some pre peened pins and other odds and sods to help me out, this was before i'd even bought anything from him!

I'm also about to be the owner of a Neil Miller strop.

Congrats Stu!

Wow, beautiful strop! I'm sure it performs wonderfully. Can't
beat the genuine linen, IMHO.

- Scott

Wow, that was quick Stu

Congratulations mate, I'm sure you will love this one just as much as I love mine.
Fantastic product by a true gentleman.
And it looks stunning as well

Originally Posted by Birnando

Wow, that was quick Stu

Congratulations mate, I'm sure you will love this one just as much as I love mine.
Fantastic product by a true gentleman.
And it looks stunning as well

Hey, what can I say? I couldn't wait...!

I've got to stop looking at your kit mate, gets my AD's going every time lol..!

Thanks! I totally agree, she's a beaut and performs unbelievably well! Very pleased!

HI, I know this is an old post but hopefully someone may be able to help. Id also like a 3" shell cordovan strop, as long as possible as I have very long arms. I googled Neil Miller strop, but only saw 2" available.

Cheers,
Andrew

Originally Posted by AndrewJM

HI, I know this is an old post but hopefully someone may be able to help. Id also like a 3" shell cordovan strop, as long as possible as I have very long arms. I googled Neil Miller strop, but only saw 2" available.

Cheers,
Andrew

Neil is recovering from a serious bout with pneumonia. I'm not sure how long it will be before he is furnishing strops again. Go to the site and email through there or send a PM on SRP to Neil Miller.

Originally Posted by AndrewJM

HI, I know this is an old post but hopefully someone may be able to help. Id also like a 3" shell cordovan strop, as long as possible as I have very long arms. I googled Neil Miller strop, but only saw 2" available.

Cheers,
Andrew

Hi there
Neil's been quite poorly just recently and in hospital with pneumonia. He's convalescing at home now but is still not fully recovered. I'd suggest that you use the contact details on his web site and he'll get back to you as soon as he's able. Most of his strops are custom made and he'll work with you as to what you want him to make. Having bought one off him some time ago I can confirm that they are as good as everyone says they are and a great investment.
Hope this helps

Wow, I love this site... this thread has been dead for a couple of years, yet after only minutes 2 kind and helpful replies Thanks to you both Andrew

AndrewJM, Threads are never dead as long as the information is still alive....sometimes the information is dated...like way back at the dawn of time a few members believed that if you stored your razors pointing toward the Pleiades one day you would find a seven day set in the bottom drawer of a seven drawer bureau.

Originally Posted by AndrewJM

Wow, I love this site... this thread has been dead for a couple of years, yet after only minutes 2 kind and helpful replies Thanks to you both Andrew