When I started out, my intention was to have only one strop to use everyday, but, as we say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
My first was a Tony Miller Latigo. Nice workmanship, although not spectacular for the type of modular construction. Latigo was not my "cup of tea," the draw of latigo was so heavy that it could nearly tear the razor from my hands. So, I thought, perhaps a different strop, but then I thought, all I need is the leather in a different type. Unfortunately, that didn't work out either as the Artisan was not at all accommodating.
Next came an SRD P-IV. Nice strop with nice draw.. I used it for some time until I realized that it was not specifically what I wanted.
So, Neil Miller, rest his soul, got the call, and I found happiness with two renditions of English Bridle and one Shell cordovan, which was, and is, sublime. I don't use it very often now, because it is irreplaceable!
I came to the conclusion that I prefer 2 1/2 inch strops over three inch, so I went to Torolf at Scrupleworks. Over time I accrued a shell cordovan, oil tanned Horween, and a Vegetable tanned horsehide, which today is my everyday strop. Nice draw, nice feel and it gets the job done.
Oh, I almost forgot, I've also got a Kanayama #3, with the suede component removed and replaced with Torolf's natural linen. A beautiful strop, and it also could be my "everyday.."
But, the prize that I use on special occasions, goes to the Scrupleworks Black Shell Cordovan with Natural Linen. 2 1/2 inches wide by as long as Torolf could get out of the hide. Barber's ends and sewn with contrasting natural colored leather.
So, I've been through a few, but i finally feel that I can do no better, and I consider my search concluded!