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redstraights92 if you had to 06-27-2018, 12:53 PM
Geezer A vintage "Tripoli Barber... 06-27-2018, 01:10 PM
RezDog My horse belly and hemp strop... 06-27-2018, 01:18 PM
BobH I have a Neil Miller shell... 06-27-2018, 01:21 PM
Steve56 3-piece Kanoyama 80000,... 06-27-2018, 03:17 PM
Gasman I second what Steve said, but... 06-27-2018, 05:35 PM
criswilson10 Only one strop??? No!!!!!! ... 06-27-2018, 06:04 PM
evnpar I'm with Bob, as I cherish my... 06-27-2018, 06:36 PM
sharptonn I have several shell strops,... 06-27-2018, 06:51 PM
bouschie Probably the old Hoffritz... 06-27-2018, 08:25 PM
tcrideshd me, its my new old shell from... 06-28-2018, 01:08 AM
petercp4e I only have three strops. ... 06-28-2018, 01:38 AM
dimab Kanayama 50000 for me - I... 06-28-2018, 01:59 AM
cau I'll second this choice. 06-28-2018, 02:19 AM
sharptonn Hard to beat those! 06-28-2018, 04:15 AM
JP5 I have never used a nice... 06-28-2018, 08:08 PM
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    A vintage "Tripoli Barber Supply " 'shell' barber strop with a fine linen component. "

    ~Richard

    Don't get me wrong I do have, and use, other styles and materials of strops. I just have the love of this one's all around good performance.
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    My horse belly and hemp strop by DryGulch is my workhorse, and as the most frequently chosen it should be the one I guess. I do also have a Pegasus strop that is very nice.
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    I have a Neil Miller shell Cordovan/English linen strop that I love dearly. Since they are no longer made, Neil having passed away, I'd look for another shell Cordovan/English linen strop from another maker.

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    3-piece Kanoyama 80000, canvas, suede, and cordovan for me.

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    I second what Steve said, but mine is the 70k.
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    Only one strop??? No!!!!!!

    If forced to choose just one, it would have to be my latigo bench strop. It's not the prettiest, but I love its draw.
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    I'm with Bob, as I cherish my Neil Miller Shell Cordovan.
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    I have several shell strops, however I don't use them with heavier grinds.
    If I had only one, I would go with bridle or boarhide to use with any type blade.
    JMO, YMMV
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