Thread: Need advice on how to designate each of my strops to one job

So, I am a somewhat new user to SR shaving. I am planning on buying a TM latigo/linen strop here soon, and I will also pick up the second quality strop with it, because it is such a good deal.

Anyways, when I buy the TM package, I will have the TM latigo/linen strop, the second quality strop, a Rup Razor "the filly" which has some chrom-ox on the back, and ALSO a DOVO Leather/Linen strop that I had from years ago, that I damaged the leather side of, but have kept since it has a linen side that is still usable.

I am somewhat a newbie, but I am wondering if anyone here can give me some advice on how to assign each strop to one job, so I have a nice variety of strop for different jobs. For instance, I would like one awesome every day strop (the TM), but I would also like a Travel strop, and a designated pasting strop. I am wanting to maximize my use of all the strops I have

If you have several strops, how would you set them up? Would chromium oxide be enough for pasting, or should i also get a second grit, like diamond spray?

When traveling, how does one pack a strop without damaging it? is it safe to roll it into a coil?

Is linen best without any abrasive on it, or should I put some abrasive on one of the linens I have?

I'm assuming you will leave the TM latigo/linen as your daily driver ? I wouldn't do anything with either piece on that but put the palm of my hand to the latigo before I use it.

As to the others why not experiment with the damaged strop ? Try a little something on it and if it works out well apply it to one of your better strops.

I like the diamond spray real well. I use mine on felt but I imagine it would work well on one of your spare linens.

If you coil a strop it should be a large coil with no chance of putting a crease in the leather.

I have many, Hanging, Paddles, and looms. Primarilay, I use my paddles for pastes. I used my SRD Hard Wool Felt for Diamond spray, and it's great. I use .50. I use Diamond Pastes, and Crox on my Leather Paddles. As far as hanging strops go, I have my TM Red Latigo as my main strop, followed by Kenrups Paladin, it's soft, and makes for a nice finisher. They are both 3 inches. That's basically all I use. I have a Solingen, very soft, and a few vintage strops that I don't really use....