My favourite linen so far is the Dovo (pre-treated with white
paste). Second would be TM genuine linen. The canvas on
some of my TM strops dulled my blades without fail... :shrug:
- Scott
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My favourite linen so far is the Dovo (pre-treated with white
paste). Second would be TM genuine linen. The canvas on
some of my TM strops dulled my blades without fail... :shrug:
- Scott
Wow, great response everyone!
Does anyone have any input on the TM cotton? That is the one I am having trouble with. I will test it out again with a lighter touch this evening, hopefully with better results.
My Polish strop doesn't have a linen side. Instead the backside is more like suede. 30 strokes on the backside, followed by 60 on the smooth front side, works great as a daily routine. :cool:
BTW, I rubbed a little jeweler's rouge on the backside (repeat this about ones a month). Gives me a very comfortable shave!
I use the linen side of my Illinois strop every time before I go to the leather, and seeing the linen gradually start to become a misty gray from a "pristine" white makes me glad I do. I'd hate to think of that stuff working its way into the leather instead.
As a bonus, the linen serves as kind of an "on-deck" circle, and lets me get into form before I do leather strokes. I rarely nick the leather since I do this. (Yes, I realize . . . famous last words!! :w )