1st Post - 1st Strop - Black Beauty Horse Hide
Hi all, 1st Post :beer2:
I am a DE user but am pretty keen on getting into real traditional shaving. I have a feather Artist DE but want to go old school.
Anyway,I was in an antique shop today and found a strop that looked in new or almost new condition. A bit of rust on the metal fittings and the leather on both sides looks almost unused.
THe labeling says - Black beauty on the top, Genuine Horse Hide on the front side, and Junior on the handle. The back side has an embossed type feels to it. Dots and line gradation.
I paid $20 Australian
THere are no cracks but I think it needs a bit of leather conditioner, I have some good quality leather preservative - should I use this?
Cheers
Jase