Thread: Need a strop

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

Originally Posted by Sergeant

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.

Frank

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

SRD Modular. Have one; love it. It's that simple!

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

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 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.

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.

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...

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