Thread: Strop Choices

haven't had a reason to strop before. i picked up a dovo shavette but with the disposable safety blades, no need. just picked up a blade off the classifieds but know i need a strop to go with it. how low would you recommend i go on a beginner strop?

Well the link I posted will give you choices of quality strops varying in price and quality. Don and Lynn will not sell inferior products

Have you by any chance checked to see if any other members live close too you, A set down with somebody will go along ways & save ya some money,, An hour of One on One Is really the best advice i could give ya, They may also have some inexpensive razors for you to practice with,Ty

i was looking around on how to find somebody close to my area. i found it once, but haven't been able to find it again. any help in locating this feature would be great.

Dieseld will chime in with that info in a Minute, Ty

I,m not a copy paster I go Forum, Beginners, New Members, There is a link there To find members in your area, Ty

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...php/Local_Help
Check out that link. It will give you local help

Originally Posted by Djolly623

haven't had a reason to strop before. i picked up a dovo shavette but with the disposable safety blades, no need. just picked up a blade off the classifieds but know i need a strop to go with it. how low would you recommend i go on a beginner strop?

Straight Razor Designs 2 or 3 inch Latigo strop is a solid start. Size doesn't matter really, just preference. Either width will do the job equally well.

A lot of folks start off with an Illinois 827 or similar as well. They're a bit cheaper, but will get you through.

I bought at whipped dog for cheep. But i havent been to the site in a while so not sure what he has any more. Id say to try and keep the cost below 50 bucks but thats just me and my wallet talking. Yours might talk different than mine. Ha.

Many say all strops do the same thing. Like all cars do the same thing, and razors too do the same thing. We all have razors in our collections that we like more than others, so why are some razors much more expensive than others, that do the same thing. My experiences tell me I enjoy my best shaves from a 7/8 Thiers Issard, honed to finish on a Gokumyo 20k, stropped on my #70000 Kanayama. Say no more.