Thread: Next strop.

What would be a good strop to get, I have the Filly and the way its looking I'm going to have to get a new one because I have 2 decent sized chunks out of it. Once I get good enough that I don't nick it anymore I'm going to get a new one. What should I look for? I don't want a really expensive one either, just somthing good, if I have to I'll grab another Filly.

Here's my thought:

You can't beat Tony Miller. Really. Great strop, great guy, awesome service. If you can put away $10 a week for the next 9 weeks, you have a TM strop paid for (with handles AND a practice strop!) in the time it takes you to wreck your old one and get the hang of stropping.

I'm a college student, and in spite of a very tight budget I've been amazed by some of the things (like a TM strop) I've been able to get by giving up coffee, or diet pepsi, or beer for a few weeks. Those dollars really add up!

Give up beer? I hope you don't mean give up drinking. As a college student I have found that a $30 bottle of rum will last much longer than $30 in beer, allowing me to spend more on shaving.

That being said, I scored an awesome deal from Ambrose of B&B on a strop he made, complete with fabric component. I have also heard a lot of good things about the Illinois strops. They are on the cheaper end but look pretty good to me.

90 bucks, I don't think so. I'm looking for somthing around the 30-40 dollar range and thats pushing it. I'm 15 and not ready to spend that kind of money.

I second the Tony Miller strops. Iv had mind for a year now & still really satisfied with it. Tony is always there to answer any question you might have too. Good luck

$30 is about where the Illinois strops start. I've got one (my only one at the moment). If I had found out about SRP, the fillys etc before hand I would have just gone that route but hey. The Illinois is a decent strop but if you want to save money get another filly.

Originally Posted by hornm

$30 is about where the Illinois strops start. I've got one (my only one at the moment). If I had found out about SRP, the fillys etc before hand I would have just gone that route but hey. The Illinois is a decent strop but if you want to save money get another filly.

I think thats what I'm going to do, once I get used to stropping, I'll buy a new Filly. I won't find another strop with quality leather like The filly for tht cheap.

It's true. Another option is to keep your eyes open on as many shaving forums as you can. In the few months I have been at this I have seen several Tony Miller strops go for $50, both here and elsewhere. I know it is a little more than $30, but still a great deal.

Best of luck to you Zach.

You can get a, Jemico strop on ebay for,$25.00