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It's not on its way just yet..
I ordered a Swedish Bridle strop from Torolf a few weeks ago and it should launch sometime in the next few weeks.
Will it need any break-in or prep work before it goes into service? And, what should I expect performance wise? For comparison, I have Scrupleworks Oil Tanned Horween Horsehide, Tony Miller Artisan Horsehide, Kanoyama Cordovan and SRD Latigo..
can you say strop acquisition disorder. I want to come over to your house and strop.
Well, that's SAD!
:D
Errrm...this is straight off the Scrupleworks website:Quote:
Originally Posted by MikekiM
I think you can expect to have an awesome strop by a skilled and dedicated craftsman. But you probably already knew that.Quote:
I prepare all the leather that goes into my strops. I want them to perform and I want them to feel good. I believe that you should have this feeling right when you open the package. So even though leather breaks in, I make sure the strop I send you is ready to go from the beginning. I test every strop that I send out.
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The Swedish Bridal has a medium draw which responds to pressure used and whether or not you warm it up first. It breaks in nicely and is a deep dark green, very luxurious thick leather. I am using this leather only on 2" and 2,5" barber end strops combined with the brushed cotton component.
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Originally Posted by RezDog
LOL... I suppose I am in denial. Don't we NEED all of these?Quote:
Originally Posted by yohannrjm
Truth told, I only wanted a Flax Linen as my current Scruppleworks has the cotton second and I really dislike it. I ordered the linen component by itself, and Torolf is matching the ends to my current strop. But the USD is so strong against the NOK, I figured there was likely no better time and ordered the Bridle strop by itself as well. Keeping the linen & leather separate this time.
Yes, I've read that, about a gojillion times. Just thought I would see if folks who have this strop had additional suggestions. The Horween Horsehide has what I would call a medium draw as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pithor
"The Swedish Bridal has a medium draw which responds to pressure used and whether or not you warm it up first."
Are Bridal strops for use only during weddings?
Mike,
I have owned a number of Tolorf strops and none has required any preparation. A hand rubbing before the first use is sufficient. I must say, they are beautiful strops.
Mike,
I was just wondering, as you already own one of Torolf's strops, that's all. I apologize if I came across as condescending, it was never my intention. I have a Scrupleworks cowhide and like Obie, a good rub every now and then has kept it in great shape for a couple of years now (NOTE: not that I've ever rubbed Obie). Enjoy your new strop, you seem to have quite a line up there!
Gentlemanly of you to post a follow-up, but I didn't take it other than with good intention. No doubt, Obie would appreciate a gentle rub now and again... ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pithor
No Ace. Those are bridle strapsQuote:
Originally Posted by ace
For bedroom use onlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Steel
Oh! Picture in my mind....Won't go away! Augggh! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by MikekiM