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01-06-2010, 08:19 PM #1Member
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What is a good newbie strop?
I am just getting started and am looking for a good strop to start with, but won't break the bank....Especially if I am going to possibly damage it with learning. I also don't want to ruin the razor too with something too cheap...
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01-06-2010, 08:22 PM #2I shave with a spoon on a stick.
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I would say the filly for $20 over at ruprazor or get a strop from tony miller and add on the practice strop for $7( i think this is the correct price)
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01-06-2010, 09:06 PM #3Senior Member
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I think cheapest one you can buy . just buy for practice . Anyway you will nick it etc. After learning you can go and buy anything you like.hope this helps
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01-07-2010, 12:27 AM #4Member
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Sounds good....I know that from reading that all strops are not alike...is there a huge difference in the $20 one over at ruprazor and the ones you see on Ebay? I have also learned from reading to stay away from Zeepk brand of anything so there shouldn't be problems there, but there are other stops out there on Ebay that I have seen and was curious to know if they will ruin my razors? Thanks for the replies so far...
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01-07-2010, 01:18 AM #5Well Shaved Gentleman...
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Bubba4422,
Originally Posted by Bubba4422
Tony Miller's strops are, in my opinion, unsurpassed for quality + value. That being said, his strops appear to be so popular that he is temporarily out-of-stock.
If you need a cheap beginner's strop asap, check the following link:
Horsehide Leather Strop
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01-07-2010, 01:33 AM #6
the illinois strops are good and inexpensive, and come with canvas component, which i think is important.
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01-10-2010, 05:45 PM #7Senior Member
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Originally Posted by jhenry
Anyone have any thoughts on the strop in that link there?
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01-10-2010, 05:56 PM #8Senior Member
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if i had to do it all over agin i would go straight to tony miller. you will save money and time in the long run.if you get a strop from e-bay or a cheap strop from someone else every time you feel that things are not going well you will wonder, is it me? or my equipment??tony will sell you a practice strop for 7 dollars over the price of your strop. i cant say how good it is (didnt take him up on the offer) but i would bet that a reject from tony will beat a worn out ebay special.you will never have to buy another strop
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