Originally Posted by
RayClem
My first strop was a Parker red latigo. It served me well, but as with most newcomers learning to strop, my Parker shows the signs of my learning curve.
I have since purchased several other strops. They include: a Razor Emporium latigo that replaced my Parker, a SRD kangaroo strop that, unfortunately is cupped, a Razor Emporium russet horsehide strop (a wonderful strop), a Tony Miller fast bridle (also a wonderful strop) and a Griffith Shaving English shell cordovan. The shell cordovan was expensive and I love using it, but I can't say that it does significantly better than my other strops.
My only disappointment was with the SRD kangaroo strop. I was hoping to purchase new leather for the strop and use the old roo for a paddle strop, but SRD has not had any roo leather for a while and it does not seem that they ever will. Bummer! Sourcing kangaroo leather in the states is not easy.