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    Hi, there is a lot, I mean a lot of ideas and posts about which one is better and why. .. In the army we call it KISS (keep it simple stupid) obviously the stupid in this scenario is me, so I need a quick answer what strop to buy
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sergeant View Post
    Hi, there is a lot, I mean a lot of ideas and posts about which one is better and why. .. In the army we call it KISS (keep it simple stupid) obviously the stupid in this scenario is me, so I need a quick answer what strop to buy
    SRD Black/Red Latigo strop. I would recommended the 2.5" wide strop with hard pressed wool felt.

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    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
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    SRD Modular. Have one; love it. It's that simple!
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Substance View Post
    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 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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sergeant View Post
    Hi, there is a lot, I mean a lot of ideas and posts about which one is better and why. .. In the army we call it KISS (keep it simple stupid) obviously the stupid in this scenario is me, so I need a quick answer what strop to buy
    You want to keep it simple? ,,,then get a Neil Miller Shell Cordovan,,,Why,,,, because it's simply beautiful,,,,

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    Sergeant,,,here is a tip for you,,,when you are looking for equipment,, keep an eye on our "Classified" section. Many items come & go daily. There is even a nice strop in there as we speak, at a great price. If you want a specific item, then there is a section in there, that you can state what you are looking for & even a trade section.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Sergeant,,,here is a tip for you,,,when you are looking for equipment,, keep an eye on our "Classified" section. Many items come & go daily. There is even a nice strop in there as we speak, at a great price. If you want a specific item, then there is a section in there, that you can state what you are looking for & even a trade section.
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    Amen to that ,,,,,,

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