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08-04-2015, 12:28 AM #1Senior Member
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Harold or Illinois
Well I might be buying a new strop. Any feedback on the Harold Solingen vs Illinois/Fromm strops?
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08-04-2015, 12:42 AM #2Razor Vulture
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I have seen some Illinois strops which seem practically useless. Rough leather and hard fabric. I have no idea?
Originally Posted by Clayglen
The Herold is same as a Dovo and a Jemico. Very good strops, IMO. The draw and effectiveness are top-notch. The fabric is great as well.
I have owned all three and would again. JMOrolodave likes this."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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08-04-2015, 04:39 AM #3illegitimum non carborundum
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I have not owned or used either brand, but I can tell you that I have seen edges of razors maintained only on Illinois strops and clearly they are doing something right at least some of the time.
Our newly returned member pfries was one example if I am remembering correctly. He had a razor at the Asheville meetup that he had been using as a daily shaver for 8 or 9 months and he wondered if it needed a touchup. I looked at it under the scope and that edge was pristine and he had only maintained it on an Illinois strop. It made me want to try one but I already have too many strops.Geezer likes this.
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08-04-2015, 05:15 AM #4Silky Smooth
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My only strop is an Illinois 361. I've maintained my almost daily-use razor on it for over six years. Not fancy but sure 'nuff gets the job done.
de gustibus non est disputandum
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08-04-2015, 05:23 AM #5Senior Member
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The Illinois 827 is quite popular mainly because Glen uses them. I have one and it works well.
My wife calls me.........
Can you just use Ed
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08-04-2015, 01:51 PM #6Senior Member
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Plus one for the Illinois strop. Originally Posted by eddy79
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08-04-2015, 02:18 PM #7Razor Vulture
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I have heard some love the Illinois. The one I have is quite rough on the leather side. Rough, bumpy grain. It says Imperial Russia, #827.
Perhaps the older ones were smoother?"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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08-04-2015, 08:54 PM #8Senior Member
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That is how mine is and seems to be how they come. Was a bit dubious at first to use it but after researching and finding that it it just how they are used it. Never been a problem and has smoothed out with use although quite stiff still. I think it has to do with the tanning but am not sure. Originally Posted by sharptonn
My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed
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08-05-2015, 12:03 AM #9
If both are curremt production, the Herrold. I don't have one, but I do have a current Illinois and it's only used for knives.
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