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 !

I almost ordered " The Roo " !

The bad news is that when latigo is new it has a glossy surface and the draw actually becomes heavier once broken in. If this is something that you feel you simply will not be able to get accustomed to then a different strop with a light draw might be better. However I'd recommend sticking with the latigo for awhile as it really does make a fantastic strop material. I love mine.