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dovo russian 17 3/4" vs. heirloom 3" artisan

Dovo Russian leather Strop, 17 3/4"

3" Artisan "New Standard" Strop - The Well Shaved Gentleman The Heirloom Razor Strop Company

thanks much i need some help for my first broken belt!

Hands down, no BS, the Artisan.

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Hands down, no BS, the Artisan.

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+1 ! Absolutely no contest. A Cadillac versus a Rambler.

English Bridle

great guys thanks for the quick help now for the follow-up question...why? what makes the artisan superior? thanks again.

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does that refer to one of the two razors above or another one of your preference (straight razor designs premium IV perhaps)? thanks much.

No contest, hand-made artistry vs. mass produced sweat-shop strop*, TM wins by first round knock out.



*I have not factual information regarding the production of Dovo strops but I will admit I might be biased as I love my TM strop.:rock:

Hand crafted excellence! One man's passion versus mass production.

What's that, a "TKO"?!!!! Artisan wins in less time it took to finish hearing the fighters!! hahaha Truth is, I don't own either one... But I'm buying one from Tony just as soon as he's back from the Holidays.

Plus, it looks like he makes them customized to your likings, whatever they may be. I have only read good things about his work, I have seen the images of what he produces myself and overall I agree with everyone else. It's a calling for one's skill and passion versus buying from a "strop mill." - Not to be harsh on those who may own other brands, I'm sure others do a great job.

I have fun! I can't wait until 4 January (site says that's when he'll be producing again).

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I have been a HUGE fan of Mr. Miller's Artisan Strop (I have the 3" latigo and a 3" horsehide) and love them... However, earlier today, I visited Mr. Lynn Abram's house, and he gave me a trial of his English Bridal strop... OH. SWEET. STROPPING. GOD. That thing drew like a magnet, and was smooth as silk.. It's AMAZING what those guys have done... And the Nylon side worked excellently! And, to boot, it costs the same -or less, depending on model- as the Artisan... Hell, I played with his Bridal about 7 hours ago, and have already ordered one of my own! It was a BEAUTIFUL piece of strop.

Go with the bridal. You will NOT regret it.

Decisions, decisions... I haven't got a bridle but I do have an SRD Premium 1 and it is like butter. A wonderful strop. Now you guys have me lusting for a Bridle. :dropjaw:

where can one purchase one of theses english brittle strops

Yes, I was referring to the SRD English Bridle. I've used it and I think it's magnificent. Also, having been to visit Lynn, I know it is his go-to strop, and he made that decision based on the results. (He does not get them for free - even though he "works for" SRD, Don makes him buy everything.)

When I was last holding one, I said out loud that unless someone does something amazing, the English Bridle will be my next strop.

I have both the Red Latigo Cowhide and Smooth Butt Section Horsehide with Smooth Cotton Second component from Tony and they are both great strops.

However, my daily use strop is a 3" piece of top grain cowhide I got from Tandy leather about two years ago. Yesterday I checked with Tandy and they presently have in stock some 3" X 66" stirrup leather which is thicker than the top grain I am now using.

This thicker stirrup cowhide is reminding me of my Illinois superthick horsehide strop that is stiffer than a bull rhinoceros in heat if you know what a I mean!!

I am going to try this thicker leather for sure and report back in the near future. I am one of those guys who would rather use something I made with my own two little hands but I also know how to appreciate quality made by someone else like Tony. I have a dilema of sorts.

If any of you decide to make a strop with leather from Tandy or anyother source, make sure you physically go to the source and hand-select the leather you will use. Some pieces will have surface flaws and you need to weed them out. Don't mail-order leather for strops. You might be disappointed. :banghead:

Jerry
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I haven't tried the English Bridle stop yet, but my favourite when it comes to leather only is this one. Twice as expensive as the top of the line SRD strops, but if money, replaceable parts, linen or similar, and size are not your concern, it might be worth a look.