Thread: nicked Strop

Originally Posted by Loochie

I've been playing with Straights for about a month and enjoying it. I bought an inexpensive strop and have been using it with expected results. The other day I nicked it for the first time.

I assume that since I see antique strops with nicks in them all the time that it won't hurt the razor to continue using it?

If this is going to keep happening I think I will just get a horse or a cow and keep em on hand for stropping purposes. This is where the leather/horsehide argument really comes into play. I think cows are more passive plus while I'm there I can get fresh milk for my morning coffee!

i'm not sure which is a more frightening thought... the use of live animals as strops or that you use milk in your coffee.

Although i have always found a firm female thigh, flexed, to be more than adequate as stropping media... just make sure you use the outer thigh.

Originally Posted by syslight

Although i have always found a firm female thigh, flexed, to be more than adequate as stropping media...

Now you're telling me...

Any newbie in need for a strop, I've got one to pay forward? Need to make room for an upgrade....