Thread: TM compared to SRD

I started off with a vintage Red Imp. I looked for one of those in particular because I noticed a number of pro barbers used that brand when I was growing up. Good strop. I did the requisite reading on the forum and bought a 2 1/2 horse/latigoTony Miller just to see what all the fuss was about. I later ordered his linen in that size and added the third component.

This became my go to strop for the longest time. Later I bought the same thing in a 3" and tried it. Both of these strops had a lot of draw on the latigo and very little on the horse. I put the 3" away and continued to use the 2 1/2 as my main strop. It was already nicked up a bit and I figured I'd save the 3" until I was more sure of myself.

Time passed and I tried an SRD Latigo and found it had too much draw to suit me. So I ordered the premium 1 leather and replaced the latigo component with the premium 1 and found it to be perfect in the draw department for my hand. Not as much as the TM latigo or the SRD latigo but more than the horse.

Funny thing is that I got the 3" TM out and hung it the other day. Did some stropping on it and didn't find the draw on the latigo too much for my hand like I did when I first got it. I guess the year + since then I've gotten a bit better at stropping. At least I don't fear nicking my strop anymore.

As far as comparing one brand to the other..... they are both first class in the workmanship department and I would recommend either one to anyone looking for a strop.

Had a chat with Tony today about the strop.

Tony is a gentleman and is working with me to make me happy. He is going the extra mile and earned another loyal customer.

Bob,
Glad to help. I hope my tips help you your other types of strops as well.

Tony