Thread: SRD Modular Strop

Did my SRD Modular Strop with English Bridle and Premium 1 leathers, rough leather, and felts just increase in value?

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Rasurpur is closing at the end of this year. However they might have something to help.

https://www.rasurpur.de/english/

What ?????? I have dealt with Martin on several things over the years and he’s been great to work with, I know he had scaled his shop way back while pursuing his photography but did not know he was closing up

Too bad a purchase from Rasurpur requires a bank transfer, sort of kills any clearance savings to be had.

My go to strop is a Russian shell that is at least 50 years old maybe more. And I figure it's got another 100 left. If your marking your strops then your technique is way off. I don't see how anyone even a barber could wear out a strop to need a replacement.

Originally Posted by 400E

I am in the same boat but with an SRD long English bridle hanging strop. Lynn used to sell replacement leathers for his strops at reasonable prices but alas, no more.

I can do replacement leather to fit these but don't usually do the long version.

I am in the same situation.

Does anyone knows what is the metallic material that is glued to the bottom of the pads so they can attach to the paddle? I was thinking to buy some pieces of leather and make my own pads, as soon as I find a thin enough metallic sheet.

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

I can do replacement leather to fit these but don't usually do the long version.

Thanks Tony.
When you say "usually," does this mean that you sometimes do have the longer version?

Originally Posted by 400E

Thanks Tony.
When you say "usually," does this mean that you sometimes do have the longer version?

If I am cutting new hides, and depending on their size I can sometimes make longer pieces. I usually cut an entire side, back or bend into an assortment of my usual sizes all at once and then finish them as orders come in so most of my stock is already sized. I do keep a "want list" for special stuff and try to accommodate when I can.

I am a tall guy (6' 6") with long arms and really find the normal 17 1/2" or so of stropping length to be more than enough for me. I do enjoy my long more Traditional plain square cut end strops from time to time but even at 24" once you allow for what you hand holds you really don't get that much more length.

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

If I am cutting new hides, and depending on their size I can sometimes make longer pieces. I usually cut an entire side, back or bend into an assortment of my usual sizes all at once and then finish them as orders come in so most of my stock is already sized. I do keep a "want list" for special stuff and try to accommodate when I can.

I am a tall guy (6' 6") with long arms and really find the normal 17 1/2" or so of stropping length to be more than enough for me. I do enjoy my long more Traditional plain square cut end strops from time to time but even at 24" once you allow for what you hand holds you really don't get that much more length.

Tony any chance you'll be listing any 2.5" Barber End strops or are those custom order only?

Thanks

Originally Posted by CrownCork

Tony any chance you'll be listing any 2.5" Barber End strops or are those custom order only?

Thanks

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