Thread: Vintage NOS Shell, Seal, and Pigskin

I spent more than I should have, but the way I view it this was a rare opportunity to acquire some high-end vintage strops in as-new condition:

Vintage Antique Razor Strop Salesmans Sample Wadanola Barber Supplies Syracuse | eBay

When it gets to you, then take some more pics,,,

Originally Posted by Hirlau

When it get to you, then take some more pics,,,

Will do!! Already asked the seller to please send in a large box so they lay reasonably flat and are not bent awkwardly or folded.

Is that 3 strops on a single hanger? Awesome! I love my piggy skin. Divide by 3 and I don't think you paid too much at all.

Originally Posted by Magpie

Is that 3 strops on a single hanger? Awesome! I love my piggy skin. Divide by 3 and I don't think you paid too much at all.

Thank you. According to the seller it was a salesman's sample of three all together. Each appears to be standard size (approx. 24" x 2.5") and unused.

I'm very excited as I don't have either a pig skin or seal, and who couldn't use another shell horsehide!!

Looks to me like you made a yoooge score!
Congrats

You did pretty good with that one, can't wait to see more detailed pictures.

Very nice buy, I don’t think you over paid at all, you got a smoking deal. You can’t buy quality stuff like that every day.

You’re going to love those strops.

I have several strops, but vintage leather and linen are far and away my favorites. There is a stropping progression, and individual leathers will put a different edge on a razor, you will have to find out where each fit in a progression.

I would wet them, with a damp sponge on both sides of the leather, wait 15-20 minutes and wipe a thin coat of Ballistol or Neatsfoot oil on a paper towel, or mist with a small spray bottle, they are probably a little dry.

The water will moisten the leather and allow an even absorption of the oil. Wait a few days and see if it needs more.

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Very nice buy, I don’t think you over paid at all, you got a smoking deal. You can’t buy quality stuff like that every day.

You’re going to love those strops.

I have several strops, but vintage leather and linen are far and away my favorites. There is a stropping progression, and individual leathers will put a different edge on a razor, you will have to find out where each fit in a progression.

I would wet them, with a damp sponge on both sides of the leather, wait 15-20 minutes and wipe a thin coat of Ballistol or Neatsfoot oil on a paper towel, or mist with a small spray bottle, they are probably a little dry.

The water will moisten the leather and allow an even absorption of the oil. Wait a few days and see if it needs more.

Thanks for the tips! I have a large jug of neatsfoot oil so will plan on using some to condition these strops. Funny since I just ordered a new baseball glove for my son and checked to make sure that I still had it.

I have a couple of vintage strops and i must agree that the older material is in many ways superior to most of the new strops that I have in my collection, with the exception of my Neil Miller!!

You got a great deal! You're lucky I didn't see the listing...it would have gone for more!!! Make sure you follow Marty's lead and be very 'sparing' with the use of Neetsfoot Oil. A very small amount will go a long long way.