Thread: Need a strop

Originally Posted by earcutter

I like the paddle strop because everything is replaceable at a reasonable cost. That said though, every strop component SRD sells, is replaceable.

Most people forget that part. I don't know if other vendors sell components separately or not for their strops, but I love the idea. I wish I had known that when I started out. I just replaced the whole thing after I sliced mine up lol.

Actually, I didn't know this about SRD, I usually get hones & colognes from them. I will have to look at my SRD strop that I first got & see if I can replace the leather.

Any strop you like; they all work well.

Originally Posted by JeffR

Any strop you like; they all work well.

Maybe just to qualify a little.

'Any "Quality" strop you like.'

First be comfortable with the "flip" then practice on newspaper then buy a strop. No nicks no worries.

the Star shaving strops also have all replaceable components leather felt etc

Originally Posted by Airportcopper

The Well Shaved Gentleman The Heirloom Razor Strop Company great handmade strop.. But my big question is what are u planning on using the strop for touch ups with paste or just a everyday strop?? If your gonna use it just for everyday stropping the tony miller can't b beat IMO but for touch ups etc.. Srd modular

this is my first, so I need it for day to day stop and eventually for refreshing

Originally Posted by Substance

For first strop go a cheaper or replaceable one to learn on first then upgrade when the skills have been obtained if you want
I have a Star Shaving 3" big daddy English Bridle - cheaper, full size, not so costly to replace if cut etc & yes I have nicked it many times in the first 6 months with different blades
now no cuts or scratches for 6 months so am contemplating a new strop maybe but it is still a great strop for the money

I like this one, do u use it for refreshing as well?

You want simple? Use your leather trousers belt. I never have but my son uses his and has used it for more than a year with no problems...

If you want to refresh you would need to use an abrasive either paste on the back of the strop or a hone

Or if you go to the beach wearing your leather belt it might pick up some abrasive.

Ain't gonna touch that one,,,,