If you had to choose only one strop, what would it be? thanks in advance.
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If you had to choose only one strop, what would it be? thanks in advance.
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.
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.
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.
Bob
3-piece Kanoyama 80000, canvas, suede, and cordovan for me.
Cheers, Steve
I second what Steve said, but mine is the 70k.
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.
I'm with Bob, as I cherish my Neil Miller Shell Cordovan.
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
Probably the old Hoffritz strop I have had and used for over 30 years. It was not pristine when I got it and it is pretty beat now. But still does a great job.
me, its my new old shell from that old Japanese strop maker, circa during WW 2 I leave my Neil Miller up and covered for special occasions, and my Kanayam gets its share of the work,, its my go to. but the question was if you only had one,, well that old shell is the one, more character than should be allowed, and even has the thumb spot worn dark and slick from that old amn stropping a few thousands of times, plus its one of the finer draws ive ever had Tc
I only have three strops.
But...
If I had to choose one it would definitely be my Tony Miller Heirloom Fast Bridle strop.
It has been strop of choice for years.
Pete <:-}
Kanayama 50000 for me - I don't use the suede part.
I'll second this choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by petercp4e
Hard to beat those!Quote:
Originally Posted by cau
your missing out on a great tool then, after my shave that is what I strop on to completely dry my edge and get it ready for the leather. cause after that it gets leaded strop !!!!!!!!!:mace:Quote:
Originally Posted by dimab
Anything Scrupleworks. You know, like the one of my three strop "collection" I use pretty much exclusively. So I guess I'm good. :p
Although I've been eyeing the Scrupleworks' 2.5" oil tanned horween and linen, as my veg tanned cowhide with worsted wool component is quite scuffed up. Still going strong though.
I still like my "beginners" Dovo strop in all honesty and still use it a lot
the different scent strop is also very good, but lacks a linen component
kanayama also very good and a pleasure to strop on, linen component is not my favorite
Scrupleworks great leather and great linen -> probably this one
I would probably say my kanayama 30k. I like the size and it gets the job done. I have suede backing which I am big fan of
I currently have four strops, a latigo, a Tony Miller fast bridle, a Griffith Shaving shell, and a SRD Roo strop. I enjoy using all four of them. In fact, I normally use two fabric components (25 laps each) and all four leather components (25 laps each) before every shave. I usually start with the Latigo, but after that, the sequence could be in any order. All of them work. If I had to chose only one, it would be the Griffith Shaving shell strop, partly because I like the performance of the shell cordovan, but also because I love the fabric component. The Tony Miller and SRD strops have a similar premium cotton component, but the Griffith Shaving cotton strop is far superior to the others.
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Simply the bestQuote:
Originally Posted by BobH
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I have never used a nice strop, just my DIY bridle strop.
If I could choose from any strop I wanted though I would want to get one of those really nice strops made by Neil Miller. He made strops that were functional and beautiful.
EDIT Didn't see Mark's post before I added mine!
That's my second strop. But I like my TM bridal better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pithor
Now THAT's a buttery strop right there! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
Miss that bloke!
Cheers mate. I miss the old git too!Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
I have 2 TM’s and really like the fast bridle more, but my most recent acquisition has become my go to and that’s Gabriel’s Roo strop! One of these days I will add a nice cordovan and possibly change my mind.
Try one of his horsehides......Quote:
Originally Posted by lslick23
Would have to be my home made rough as guts lead pasted roo strop. Wins no beauty pageants, but can maintain an edge like no other...
your my hero Grazor,, a perfect strop!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grazor
Mastro Livi loom strop. Best leather I've seen on any strop and you also have chromium Oxide on fine linen on the other side.
My Neil Miller English Bridal Strop.
Neil had this leather tanned to his specifications by a local tannery.
It is my go-to str
When I got Neil's Shell I stopped using his bridal so I sold it. I deeply regret it.Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
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