Thread: New Red Latigo - help !

I'm a new straight razor shaver and my new red latigo strop has more draw than I like, what can i do if anything ? Will it get better once it breaks in ?

You might try less pressure, but the Latigo strops are among those with the heaviest draw.

I did try, results are good but REALLY GRABBY ! I just ordered a SRD 3" Premium I Leather Strop from you along with other items and hoping that will have less draw !?! Hope it gets here fast ! ;-) Thanks Lynn !!

I ordered with the 3" 100% Hard Pressed Wool Felt as a back strop variation along with diamond spray !

I've found, often times the sharper a razor the more draw it will have especially on the latigo so it's kind of a test.

I'm new so thank you for all information, I can't wait for morning ! I WANT TO SHAVE AGAIN ! LOL

The red Latigo has a heavy draw. SRD's Premium I will have a lighter draw than Latigo. Draw is a subjective preference. If you decide you like a very light draw, horesebutt is the way to go.

By the way, welcome to SRP. Be patient with your straight razor. There is a learning curve, but stay with it and you will see improvement as you go along.

Thank you ! I have an addictive personalty, I'm sure I'll have 1 of each ! LOL ! I have also noticed, switching from DE to SR, my lathering has got better ! It's a must with SR !

Oh dear God, you have an addictive personality? HA! you're going to be really trying to keep yourself in check here! RAD is going to get you quick. Lol

Originally Posted by Pagan2003

Oh dear God, you have an addictive personality? HA! you're going to be really trying to keep yourself in check here! RAD is going to get you quick. Lol

Oh yea, I'm in an antique store as I speak ! ;-)