Thread: B&B Strops

it defenetly belongs with the bad ones
i have given up making this usable as it is much easyer just getting a strip of leather thats flat in the first place

Thanks, yeah, I would imagine that it wouldn't be the best, this is why I'm now looking at (and drooling over) This. I can't wait to have the money to get this. Does anyone have experience using this one? Would love to hear how well the stone works, considering the price, it would be far more economical than most other stones, let alone getting a strop along with it!

i have no idah how that stone works but its probably a useable finisher

if your looking for a cheap strop that works(according to the members that got it)
RupRazor - The Filly

If you're really interested, email the site on that paddle strop/stone combination. The owner's a member & may have some thought's on what it actually is, though on his site he say's it's similar to an arkansas.
Why risk buying any unknown strop or stone from a vendor, or the bay? The risk is they may well end up being a POS. You can get something tried & tested & inexpensive from Kenrup or TM.

Yeah, I'm actually looking into getting the Filly/razor combo.. What are everyone's thoughts on the Gold Dollar razor offered at RupRazor? It seems everyone here has really good experiences with his products, so I would trust it over anything else, but just thought I'd ask for people's personal experiences so I know what to expect.

Thank you all very much for all the useful info, it's been REALLY helpful to a newb like me.

Originally Posted by MalelDraconis

Yeah, I'm actually looking into getting the Filly/razor combo.. What are everyone's thoughts on the Gold Dollar razor offered at RupRazor? It seems everyone here has really good experiences with his products, so I would trust it over anything else, but just thought I'd ask for people's personal experiences so I know what to expect.

Thank you all very much for all the useful info, it's been REALLY helpful to a newb like me.

I have a Gold Dollar honed by Lynn, and I actually somehow prefer it to my Dovo Best Quality... Could be that the DBQ is a full hollow, and the GD is closer to 3/5 - 3/4, could be that the DBQ is 5/8ths spine, and the GD is 6/8ths, I'm not sure, but I get a GREAT shave from that thing... If it's all honed right, its a winner in my books.

Good luck.
Cheers,
Jeremy

sounds like a good deal to me then, $60 for a good strop and good razor, can't ask for much better.. I just hope I can get it before the 31st when his sale runs out (lifetime hone guarantee, just pay shipping for honing)

Originally Posted by janivar123

if your looking for a cheap strop that works(according to the members that got it)
RupRazor - The Filly

I have the Filly strop and, IMHO, it works really well. It has a velvety texture to it, so it's got a nice draw while you strop and after ~40-50 laps the edge on my Dovo gets really sharp. Plus, it comes with CrO paste on the back for touch ups. Definitely worth the light price tag. I've seen a lot of folks (SAD anyone?) getting all sorts of strops for pastes or sprays or with different finishes, but I can see myself hanging onto the Filly for a while.

Their razors are rust proof! That's cool!

These razors are made out of high carbon steel coated with protective Titanium layer. The razor is easy to sharp and rust proof.

Originally Posted by SiRed8

Their razors are rust proof! That's cool!

These razors are made out of high carbon steel coated with protective Titanium layer. The razor is easy to sharp and rust proof.

That just means they've discovered a way to produce steel without iron. They're magicians!

Either that or they hone the razors, then coat them, and the razors never need honing. Are we sure they aren't affiliated with cutco? :P