Thread: Scrupleworks Swedish Bridle - Expectations?

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!

Originally Posted by MikekiM

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..

Errrm...this is straight off the Scrupleworks website:

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.

I think you can expect to have an awesome strop by a skilled and dedicated craftsman. But you probably already knew that.

Originally Posted by RezDog

can you say strop acquisition disorder. I want to come over to your house and strop.

Originally Posted by yohannrjm

Well, that's SAD!

LOL... I suppose I am in denial. Don't we NEED all of these?

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.

Originally Posted by Pithor

Errrm...this is straight off the Scrupleworks website:

I think you can expect to have an awesome strop by a skilled and dedicated craftsman. But you probably already knew that.

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.

"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!

Originally Posted by Pithor

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... ;-)

Originally Posted by ace

"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?

No Ace. Those are bridle straps