Quote Originally Posted by MattUk View Post
Well my first razor (a shave ready wapi) is ordered.. and now I need to sort out a strop.

So I have decided to get one of Tony's strops (and most likely one of the higher-end ones with a practice strop as well.. as I like to buy once and once only)

The only issue I have is picking which one.. do I go horsehide/linen or dual leather, or latigo... 3" or 2"... tbh I have not got a clue.

Also is there a reason to not go with Leather handles.. how do you normally hold yours

Opinions please (Oh and when I get round to honing I'll pickup the norton 4000/8000 as my starting point so thats sorted !)

Cheers

Matt
Matt,

I have no comments on the linen vs. leather/leather. I would buy the dbl leather myself because I don't use the linen, but the guys here are divided on the linen issue.

I would advise you to get the leather handle. Trust me! Not all grip with the leather handle, but most of us use the "D" ring that connects the leather handle and the main body of the strop(you just put two or three fingers thru the "D" ring). It is very convienent, and prefered by most, to grip the bottom of the strop this way (IMO). My neighbor, Eli, bought a 3" strop from Tony w/o the handle, and he regrets not doing so after seeing and useing mine.

Good luck,

Steve