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I just received my Artisan strop from Mr. Tony Miller. I'm a newby so I certainly don't have any basis for comparison to other strops. But, what a well made product, I was thrilled when I opened the box. Very high quality, I got a 2 1/2" with handle and canvas strop along with a practice strop.
It arrived much faster than I anticipated.
There is not much more that I can say about it that hasn't already been said here, other than I am very happy with my purchase.
Thanks Tony.
Mitch
I'm waiting for mine with bated breath.
How was it shipped? USPS? UPS? FedEx? Sometimes the deliveryman won't leave deliveries at my apartment unless I leave him a note and I don't want to miss any of the goodies I'm expecting!
USPS Priority mail.
It only took three days to get to Alaska from Maryland.
You'll like it, they are very nice looking. Classic and high quality.
[quote=kasperitis;162675]I'm waiting for mine with bated breath.
I don't know if Tony carries any products for your breath.:)
You might try a few drops of the neetsfoot oil that will be included in the box.:roflmao
Regards,
Mitch
:P
I'm just ready to start shaving! I also bought a brush on BST last week that I'm still waiting on before I will do my first shave.
Luke,
On it's way. Expect it Thursday or Friday.
Thanks,
Tony
I got your email earlier this evening and it definitely put a spring in my step.
Thank you again for working with me on that billing issue Tony! I can't really consider PayPal an actual "pal" quite yet. /shrug
We actually spoke when I was on my way to your state for a "guided" hunt that turned out to be one of the worst hunting experiences of my life.
$300
/flush
You'll have this I suppose. Live and learn.
+1 to the I can't wait for my Tony Miller Strop list. I decided to get the 3" Heirloom w/ D rings. I think I'll put some time in on the practice boy before I use the nice one. I'm sure before long the practice strop will be wearing some battle scars.
+1 to that list here! I think mine is in the mailbox at home, but I won't be able to get home to retrieve it until tomorrow. :(
I hope mine's in my mailbox too! Oh boy! I can't wait to get home!
I know the feeling; I just ordered mine yesterday. 2.5" w/ genuine linen & handles. <Drools>
I got mine and all I can say is I'm proud to have it! It really is a beautiful piece, and came in wonderful shape.
Thank you Tony!
Truly a work of art. I am thoroughly enjoying mine. It's even fun to just look at it, the craftsmanship is that good.
Works like a dream, too.
I recently got my Latigo strop with D rings and linen. What a beautiful piece of equipment, and Tony's service was extraordinary. Three days flat from order to doorstep. Truly an heirloom.
Thanks Tony,
Smithee
I've just placed an order (albeit verbally) for a horse hide and genuine linen strop from Tony to go with my Latigo and Genuine linen. They're simply the best. I can't wait till those horse hides are ready!
I used mine for the first time last night. Man am I glad I went with the big 3" one with D Rings. I tried the practice strop first and really didn't dig that. Picked up the nice one and that was a breeze to use.
All I can say is YES. What everyone else just said. Beautiful, useful, gorgeous, yes.
Thanks for making a wonderful product Tony.
+1 thanks Tony
Just came today: 2.5" w/ handles, genuine linen!:D All I can say: Wow! The craftsmanship is outstanding--it's so heavy! Shave today was MUCH smoother. Thanks, Tony!
Thanks guys, I do appreciate the compliments. I apologize I have not been able to keep every product up at the same time but not having paddles ready for a month set everything back. By next week I hope to be able to keep paddles and hanging strops up at the same time. We had wholesale orders to complete for John Crowley's Shaving Shop and Jim Ayars at Vintage Blades and it took a lot of my time. I've got new prototypes almost finished for a new version of the 3" paddle with one piece handles and a heavy bench hone too. Just did 10mof each as a test but if they prove out in testing they will be stock items.
If I could get past having to eat and sleep one or twice I week I could really get stuff done <g>
Tony
I don't know, Tony, I don't think anything short of cloning yourself will get you on track! But if you manage to do that each of you may get to eat a meal a day or something ;)
I bought one of Tony's 3 inch Horse Hide strops with a handle, about six, or eight months ago. I still feel the same way you guys do, who just got yours. It's a FINE piece of workmanship!
I just received my 3" Artisan and linen strop w/ handles + practice strop from Tony Miller. :)
It's my experience that somehow shippings from the US to Europe always take a long time. This shipping to The Netherlands took 24 days !!
Besides the long waiting Customs added an unreasonable $36,- import tax. :cen
Other than this small unpleasant surprise, I am very happy with the strops and do not regret my purchase.
Thanks Tony :tu
24 days holy smokes! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Joelski78
I've ordered a lot of stuff from the us before and the shipment usually takes about 5 to 9 days, actually never had anything take longer (barring holidays and such).
the 36 extra you were taxed was probably the European value tax or whatever its called, which was added a some years ago to anything bought online outside of Europe. I remember when it was added during my everquest years, sony online actually added the price to the subscription fee.
Although I donøt recall it being that much...