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I know a long while back a few guys had asked about a non-leather hanging strop. I can't seem to find the thread now and was wondering where that one wound up.
I have been experiementing with a synthetic that is working quite well and beats even latigo on it's draw. Anyone welse come up with a usable material?
Tony
Tony why is leather the prefered choice anyway --- I mean what's unique to leather?
Justin
Tony, if you need additional testers, I know a guy named Ilija, who might be interested :w
Slut! :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
Maybe a large, semi moist block of Tofu would provide sufficient draw :D
Are fungus vegan friendly? I'm guessing you've seen the "shroom strops" thread? (Actually, I'm not sure whether this is a serious option or not - although one potential benefit is that if you cut up the strop you could always just use it in a stir-fry.)
James.
VEGETABLE KILLER!!
Vegetables are people too, you know!?!?
How exactly does this post fit into "peace" and "love man, love" ?Quote:
Originally Posted by xman
you need to go and do whatever it is that flower children do as penance...
anoint yourself with oil (patchouli) and make a burnt offering (take a guess)
Just kidding ! I was thinkin the same thing! Damn man, he sure is puttin himself out there !! Wish I knew more women like him.
(but without the adams apple, and the need to shave their face, and the.. um.. you know, but I do like eastern European accents)
We prefer to be referred to as "curious minds" tyvm :cool: I can't resist trying out new stuff.. Most recently:Quote:
Originally Posted by xman
1) Pakistani shavettes from Brendon (that will wait until Harry's Workman is shave ready)
2) Feather Portable (tried, passed the test with flying colors, given away today)
3) 2 Derby shaving creams (menthol and citrus)
4) Proraso pre/aftershave and the soap (keeping the pre/after but I already gave away the soap)
To name a few things :D
Oh and I forgot.. I'm buying a motorcycle this summer :D
OK - then what if we made the strop out of *living* mushroom - you know, keep it alive in the bathroom with intravenous nutrients etc.? [on second thoughts, that's just a bit too serial-killer creepy for me. Scratch that thought...]Quote:
Originally Posted by JMS
James.
Oh James, that was Tooooooo Funny, I was laughing so hard it hurt :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
How many vegans do you think actually shave with straight razors?
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Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
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Originally Posted by xman
Add me to the list of sluts!:D
:tu Good one. :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr
If people willing to test these strops are "sluts", then I wanna be one too!
I have a car safety belt lying around my house. I tried it, and found it gives no draw at all. But I'm thinking it might be excellent carrier for the sharpening pastes...
Nenad
I hope then, that yo will begin to drive more cautiously. :wQuote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
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Originally Posted by heavydutysg135
Good question and part of why I made this post. I remember last time it was mentioned there were quite a few guys interested in a non-leather strop but I don't remember if any suitable material was found. I know a few vegans myself and they also tend to be conservative in other areas concerning waste. I would think disposable razors would be soemthing they would like to avoid as well.
The material I have tried has no end to the draw. One has to use quite a light touch because of the friction. Looks like leather (sort of), feels like leather (more so) and strops like leather.
Might just have to send one out for testing.
Tony
[QUOTE=xman;106034]I hope then, that yo will begin to drive more cautiously. :w
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Meh, nobody lives forever :cool: Actually, the reason I'm getting a bike now as opposed to 5 years ago is that I would have killed myself then and now I feel that I should be ok.
I remember someone offering himself as a tester near the beginning of the thread :wQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony Miller
DANG IT, I am a slut :cry:
Sounds like someone re-discovered Naugahyde, the cruelty-free fabric made from the shed hides of the Sumatran Nauga: http://www.naugahyde.com/history.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony Miller
Cool website Robert but I'm not using the rare Naugas <g> This is a much different material.
Tony
remember that stuff they were using as a shoe leather substitute a few years back? I think it was named Corfram or something like that. It was real popular in military circles because it always looked well shined. How about that?
Tony,
Just curious, this material you are trying that has all this draw, how is the upkeep? I imagine it wouldn't have to be conditioned like leather, then?
John P.
John,
No upkeep whatsoever. Clean it up with soap and water, strop in the shower, whatever. It does come in different textures and hard or soft versions.
Looks promising for those who prefer a non-leather product or who are simply high tech nuts. I could use stainless Dee's and screws and the thing could be used in the pool!
Tony
I would love a vegan strop to compliment my horn handled TI, super badger brush, and Tabac (animal fat) soap!
Just kidding, I think this is a cool idea. It will actually compliment the Men-U synthetic brush.
Good luck on this.
-Fred
As a mostly-vegetarian, (I make exceptions for German cuisine; Spätzle can only be adorned in so many ways) I think the idea is a great one. Will the costs be relatively on par with the leather counterparts or somewhat higher? Or have you not got that far yet?
I wonder if something like neoprene could be used?
I have visions of Tony going round all the shops with his pockets full of razors and a little notepad now. Furtively slipping out a razor and stropping it on every likely piece of material he finds. :)
I'd like to see someone explaining that away if they were caught by an assistant, especially if it was in something like a lingerie dept. :)
I don't think it will vary much from leather prices as the raw matrial is about equal in cost. less waste of course so we will see. They will still be made by hand as always. I don't think this will be any big seller but when I saw the material I remembered a few guys asking about this idea so thought I would bounce the idea around first and see if these was any interest.
I'll send off a sample for testing, get a little more product info and post in the vendor section when and if I have these as a product. Right now I'm just gathering ideas.
Thanks,
Tony
While I'm not giving up my leather strops any time soon, this is an interesting concept.
I'm thining that it might make a good travel strop, as it might not be as prone to creasing (from being packed), resistant to the stresses of travel (altitude, humidity, water, etc.). I suspect that the draw could be lightened by using some sort of wax (vs. oil), but that everyone would have to experiment for themselves.
Keep us posted Tony.
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by suzuki
For me, it would just be an interesting addition. Besides, what other kind of strop would you want to use on your customized CPM154CM straight razor with carbon fiber scales?
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Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Synthetic leather, upon which a coating is applied to make it resistant to scuffs and scratches (my ass), and provides an everlasting mirror shine. Never really worked that well, but it beat having to polish the shoes every time an inspection came around. Right up until the commander said that even though they were authorized for wear, he ever wanted to see a pair of those in HIS formations.
Hmm... Another Officer talking out the side of his neck.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmyman
Yeah, there's another big surprise....Heh
Now Now Guys,
I'm a full-fledged vegan and have been a vegan for 23 years. Does that work for y'all. Sorry, I know this is an old thread but I'm about to purchase a couple of Tony's remaining vegan strops, which is the only kind of strop I would buy unless I was going to make my own.
Mark
I've been vegan for two or three years and I'm planning on buying one of these strops as well as a synthetic brush and vegetable glycerin soap.