Thread: Hail My New Strop

Gentlemen,

I was in need of a strop for travel. Many of you made good suggestions, for which I am grateful. One of you gentlemen provided a link to the Well Shaved Gentleman, home of the Heirloom Razor Strop Company. Thank you.

When I saw the 2-inch Artisan Companion Strop on the site, I fell in love with it. The photo of it is on the site. I decided to telephone the owner, Tony Miller, to find out more about the strop and my particular need. I had heard Mr. Miller's name mentioned here with the highest respect. After my conversation with him, I know why.

I found him warm, informative and genuine. I had felt the same about Lynn Abrams when I first spoke with him on the telephone. Mr. Abrams and Mr. Miller are true gentlemen and I am grateful to know them.

My conversation with Tony Miller covered a number of other topics. In the end we both decided the 2-inch Artisan Companion Strop would serve me well. I ordered it. My choice was the horsehide and genuine linen combination sides. Also, I chose the thong & bead instead of the metal hook for hanging.

My strop arrived in less than a week. Gentlemen, it is exactly as Mr. Miller described it, and as it appears on the site. I have used it several times and am delighted with it. I have a gig coming up in California this coming weekend and my new strop will be packed neatly into my small suite case, along with a full shaving kit.

This will be my first trip anywhere with a straight razor and a strop. Ordinarily I take the Feather AC. Let's hope I have enough time to use my straight and new strop. Just in case I run short on time, and there is a good likelihood for that, the double edge razor goes along, too.

So thank you, Tony Miller, for being such a gentleman.

Regards,

Obie

Although I have never spoken personally with Tony, I have emailed him and cocnur with what you say. I have emailed and spoken with Lynn and found him to be a true gentleman and quite good to work with...

Agreed. I am continually more than impressed with the gentleman ship of many I meet here.


I also ordered a Tony Miller Heirloom strop. Anticipation is coming out of my ears.

Originally Posted by JokiJo

Agreed. I am continually more than impressed with the gentleman ship of many I meet here.


I also ordered a Tony Miller Heirloom strop. Anticipation is coming out of my ears.

The anticipation is not misplaced, and +1 on Obie's comments too.

Gentlemen,

As I suspected, I did not have the opportunity to use my new strop over the weekend during a busy gig in California.

I had packed a straight razor and new strop, with a Feather AC and a Merkur travel double edge in case time was short. As it turned out, time was too bloody short.

Friday, with a 5 a.m. departure from home and a 7 a.m. flight, I used the Edwin Jagger "barley" double edge. Saturday and Sunday morning in the hotel room, I used the Feather for two passes and touched up with the Merkur.

You do the best you can for a gentleman's shave. Perhaps I will have more time in future travels to use a straight with my new travel Tony Miller strop.

Regards,

Obie