Thread: Tony Miller Strop

I love my TM strop, it's my preferred daily go-to. I too wished I would've purchased a NM strop years ago, time flies and we never know what's around the next corner. Neil's spirit shall live on here in SRP though, otherwise it's all just rubbish.

Phrank, I think you won't be disappointed with your new strop, hope it serves you well for years to come.

Originally Posted by Utopian

I agree with everything above. They are of excellent quality.

For anyone interested in one of his strops, please be aware that not all of his strops are available all of the time. He makes them in batches depending on what leather he has available and, I suppose, what he feels like making. They are worth the wait.

Originally Posted by Takem01

All of the websites indicate that strops aren't available, but will be in the future. I'd really like to pick up a 3" latigo of his. Is he only doing commission work now or something?

Answered before asked.

Originally Posted by Utopian

Answered before asked.

Yeah, even years ago he would list what was available week to week. It wasn't like you could always get a horse, or a latigo, or a 3" whatever. He would put up a notice that this, that, or the other was going to be available and it didn't stay long.

The trick is to keep going back to his site until what you want is announced and get your order in pronto. You snooze you lose ........

Looks like he is getting ready to take more orders soon.......

I recently posted a thread looking for a strop as an upgrade for a Star Shaving strop I own. My budget was short, and I was considering several different strops. I had wanted a Tony Miller strop since coming on this forum and seeing them around 18 months ago, but either I did not have the cash when they were available, or the other way around.
On instinct, I went to his site, and lo and behold, the 2.5" Plain Vanilla was available. On the strength of my long time desire for one, as well as the reputation he has in the shaving community, I immediately purchased one.
It is the absolute finest strop I have ever held or used. There is literally no comparison. My old strop was, and is, serviceable, and I use it for certain razors, but Tony's strop is a work of art, and a high quality tool.
Keep in mind, the Plain Vanilla is a strop Tony refers to as a "second". He will not even put his stamp to these strops because he considers them nowhere near the quality of the strop that you have purchased.
I can tell you that I am blown away by this strop, and when it comes time to get another strop, I'll save my pennies and watch his site like a hawk. I sincerely hope he continues in business, because one of his Heirloom strops is now the next one I'm dreaming of.
Congratulations on what I am absolutely certain is a very fine, high quality strop.

Love my TM horse hide strop. I have tried numerous other brands and other TM strops and this is by far my favorite. Don't know how to explain it other than, it just feels right.

I own a TM strop as well. When I did All my research on here what strop to get TM strops just popping up and popping up. His strops are highly regarded here and well they should be. I very glad I purchased mine.


Greg

Just placed an order for two of his entry level strops for my two straight razor shaving sons. The oldest - never went to straights, he sticks with the DE. It will keep them off my strops anyway!

Adam

Originally Posted by aalbina

Just placed an order for two of his entry level strops for my two straight razor shaving sons. The oldest - never went to straights, he sticks with the DE. It will keep them off my strops anyway!

Adam

Great idea. Lots better quality than the majority of entry level strops.

My Tony Miller 'Fast Bridle' strop arrived couple of days ago and I've had a couple of days to give it some test runs.
Impressions: sturdily-made components with some premium hardware, handles and material(s). 3-inch wide smooth, slick leather component with a nice draw that just exudes 'quality.'
The woven fabric component has a very nice feel as well .Standard procedure for most razors: 25-30 linen/35-50 leather for pre-shave.
Overall, a very good first impression.