Thread: Homeade strop curling in the middle during stropping. Okay?

Hi guys,

After ruining my star shaving strop by over eagerly trying to break it in, I replaced the leather with a nice piece of top grain leather from a shoe repair shop.

I fits the part, although its a little soft, its very smooth and flawless on both sides, and smells great too.

I'm just wondering, I used the D rings and pins from the last strop, and pull it tight when I strop. It seems to curl a little down the length of the strop when I have it tight. Seeing how its softer leather, the weight of the blade easily flattens in during the passes.

Is this okay, or am I dulling the edge? there isn't much pressure being used at all, but the blade is flattening the strop slightly. It seems to produce an excellent edge. I havent had the chance to shave with the new setup yet though.

Any thoughts? Man, a lot of rambling without saying much.

Ryan

Never will know until you shave with it.

Good point. I just wondered if it was a major red flag with the blade flattening the strop at all. Its so minor, and the leather is so pliable, I'm sure itll work fine. It looks nice!

In my book a strop should lie perfectly flat period. Maybe you need to adjust the mount. If there are forces causing this they may accelerate the process down the road, you never know.

How tight are you pulling the leather, it doesn't have to be banjo string tight...

Originally Posted by shooter74743

How tight are you pulling the leather, it doesn't have to be banjo string tight...

Thanks guys,

I eased up a little and I may add another D ring. Its seems to be working ok. i think I may have been pulling it too tight.

Its fairly soft leather, so it has a tendancy to flex, where a really stiff stropp wouldnt. Although, the blade seems to really like it.

I'll see after the first shave. I'm waiting for my face to cool down after last nights rough one. lol

Ryan