Roo strop... Anyone used them?

[MajorEthanolic]

Tried it this morning, and I like that it's soft but not as good as my English bridle. Does this take breaking in?

[Haroldg48]

I got a replacement roo leather piece from SRD for my 3" strop and so far I love it. It is thinner than some, but more supple and seems to have a nice draw. My other strop is a modular paddle strop from them, and for it, I have English Bridle. I've used it a lot more, but both seem to work equally well. I also have a 2 1/2 inch strop with black latigo, and I'm not really a fan of the feel of the draw. It's also very stiff, maybe because I don't use it as much since I don't like it. It's a back-up.

[lz6]

I like roo strops. I think getting to use it is about finding the correct tension. I find the material to be close to scrupleworks vegi tanned cowhide. Mine did not need breaking in.

[Haroldg48]

. Mine did not need breaking in.

Mine either, it's a pleasure to use.

[Txshooter38]

Off subject slightly but Kangaroo leather is what the premium motorcycle racing suits (the moto gp guys wear these) are made out of. They use it for its superior strength and abrasion resistance. Manufacturers can use the thinner kangaroo material and get better results then cow hide. I definitely want to try a roo strop at some point! Awesome material.

[Phrank]

I have one and it's a great strop at 3".

I selected the 100% pressed felt backing and I find that combination makes for an all around great strop combo with the pressed felt providing a nice mild abrasive backing, great for after the shave stropping prior to hitting the leather.

Even though it's a 3" strop, still important to use the X strokes...something to keep in mind.