Just ordered a Tony :)

I just ordered my first strop from TM. I hope I picked a good one for me. It's the Heirloom #1 BEST Wide 3" Vintage Honey Brown Hanging Strop.

Up to now I've been useing the under-side of my left forearm, seriously.

I used a 'scope to check the alignment of the "teeth" and found that about 10 passes each way with light pressure to no pressure would set them in plane.

I had also tired a disused dress belt but found that it broke off the teeth instead of aligning them.

Any tips from the pros that aren't in the FAQ and such?

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You will be very happy with it. I want to order one of his number ones as soon as possible.

That is interesting about the under arm. I'd imagine that a strop works better, but that you could get away with this in a pinch or if traveling. Very cool.

Matt

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Originally Posted by Z07

Up to now I've been useing the under-side of my left forearm, seriously.

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Glad you're still with us. :D

I think you'll find Tony's strop to be a small improvement.

Josh

Mine's too hairy for that. As for the strop, you made the right decision. I use his latigo for regular stropping and honey brown for my bench hone. Both work wonders for my edges.

Tony's strops are great - I can only highly recommend them, and him in general!

However, I'd like to hear from you and also others - if the forearm works so well for you (better than a belt, which I have used with success) - why do you want to get a real strop to begin with?

For the record - in case something goes wrong, I prefer to slice a strop, not my forearm...

Cheers
Ivo

Ha ha, funny you should mention the forearm.

When I started str8 shaving I tried the ol'belt thing, worked fine when I wanted the "shaving the face with the cheese grater" feeling. Guess I should have used a not so old belt. After that failed I started to strop on an old pair of jeans that I have for around the house. I'd through them on after a shower and strop on my thigh for a couple of strokes, then on the inside of my forearm to finish it up. Did it that way for about a year before buying a strop. Don't know why I though of doing that, just happened that why. Still use the forearm when traveling.

Anyway I love the strop a lot more, don't have one from Tony............yet:w

John

Hmmm, leather strops in the shape of a forearm.....a hairy side for cleaning the blade, a skin side for finish stropping, hardware made from watch bands......................off to the workshop <g>


Tony

I was going to say that I'd give my left arm for one...

Upon reflection it may not be such a good idea :eek: