Thread: if you had to

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.