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    Default 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

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    When it gets to you, then take some more pics,,,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Magpie View Post
    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!!

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    Looks to me like you made a yoooge score!
    Congrats
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    You did pretty good with that one, can't wait to see more detailed pictures.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Euclid440 View Post
    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!!

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    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.
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