Thread: How would you treat this leather to make a strop?

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I can't speak for others but for myself, when Neil speaks, I listen and I listen very well!! He is a wealth of knowledge!!

He's also a great guy!

If you haven't read it already, you may find this very interesting!!

Straight Razor Place - Conversation with Neil Miller

Sanfte Rasur, mein Klingenbruder!

(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

As I've said in a previous post regarding Neil, I love to see someone love what they are doing. The result, I feel, shows pride in their work and there is just a lack of that these days.

I come from a family where all the men were trades/craftsmen. None of it mattered a great deal when I was growing up so little was passed on (see Newcastle in the 1980's). My father and his generation are really quite good with their hands. Me, well my wife has an ambulance on standby every time I get a screw driver out

This gives me a new appreciation for the man, it really does. At the risk of offending others who offer the same services, I don't trust anyone else with my blades and I'm in love with my "starter" strop.

Thanks for this post cudarunner.