+1 on Phrank's comments. I have an 827 bought new around 1978-80 and it also has a canvas strop. In fact, I bought another one last year just to get the canvas since I prefer that for the post-shave cleanup stropping and the old one was almost black from use. The "rough leather" (Russian finish) is perfect for use with crox. I agree with thebigspendur, don't mess with the genuine linen; it's too precious.


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