Thread: Gabrielcr78 Kangaroo strop

Hi ,
first my wishes to everyone on this forum for a great 2018, health and happiness above all.
I have been reading these forums since I decided to start using a straight razor back in August of this year after using a Dovo Best Quality from a family member then was hooked and purchased 2 razors from Gabe. Of course they came shave ready and very smooth. Unfortunately I thought my english bridle bench strop I had purchased would suffice, but now that I received a 3" Kangaroo strop from Gabe, all I can say is that I should have spent more time researching the requirements of a good strop.

here are some pics





I received it about 2 weeks ago, but not having a digital camera and my old blackberry having a poor camera, I waited to post so I could have borrowed and used better camera.

At first I was very surprised at the workmanship and quality of this strop. Gabe has been able to craft a wonderful product.

Second the thinness of the kangaroo leather also surprised me. It looks a little weak at first sight , but then when handling it feels strong and maybe this is just me but almost elastic type. It comes with a red stripped cotton webbing. After using it with my 2 razors I can feel the same smoothness as when I first received my Friodur and le Grelot. I am still taking the stropping motion very slowly as I am afraid to damage it, but as Gabe mentioned, take it easy and slow at first to build the muscle memory.

Being a newbie I asked a lot of questions to Gabe and I can say he was very patient, knowledgeable and helpful in my final decision to purchase it and so happy I did!


thanks Gabe