Thread: Old strop - is it usable

Hi, I'm new to the forum, and this is my first post after my intro. I have completed one shave, so I have everything I need, except maybe a good strop. I got an old used one, which I would not have otherwise done had I discovered this site first. Anyway, I have restored it as best I can and I'm not sure if it is usable or not. I suspect the answer will be to get a new one, if you can even tell from my mediocre photos.

Let's see if I can figure out how to post some before and after photos...







I didn't think to take before photos until after I had started sanding, but I didn't get too far when I remembered. I also never took a before pic of the linen.