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looking for a good newbie strop was lookin at the filly but have come across one on ebay as well for $49 with either diamond or cro ox on the backside
26"X3" deluxe straight razor strop, 2-sided - eBay (item 160400429164 end time Mar-03-10 07:49:58 PST)
what do you think the last review wasnt so great but you cant please everyone
i probably would ask him to keep it clean
his other items have been good to me but i havnt tryed the strop
the illinois strops are a cheap option too
Ill second the Illinois strop, Im more than happy with mine.
Just saw this in an other thread. Might give it a try........
Marble Safety Straight Razor Sharpener, Stropper, Strop - eBay (item 160400638022 end time Feb-11-10 18:18:23 PST)
The filly is a good strop at a good price, with CrOx on the backside, I bought one for my first strop. I had to talk myself into pulling out my TM heirloom latigo/linen, cause I liked the filly so much, I am happy I finally did though, as it is a wonderful strop. I havent used a illinois but I have read good things about one or two of the models, cant remember which one/s though. SRD and Rup Razor both sell high quality higher(not too much higher) end stuff as well.
ill look into that illinois one and research em all a little bit
If you can afford a little more (OK, a little more than a little more) the Red Latigo that Tony Miller offers is a fine strop, as evidenced by the fact that they are so frequently out of stock. True, it's more money but you get what you pay for. (Maybe you could be saving your pennies while waiting for them to be available).
i think i can wait a few days for that latigo to come in for a few bucks more atleast i know itll be a quality item
i need a few more razors as well one simply isnt enough
Shawn'
Here's a non-ebay link to a nice cheap strop for a newbie. Also for an an Illinois strop--a bit more epensive, but probably worth it.
Barber & Straight Razor Strops
As for pastes...If you you are just srarting out, I wouldn't recommend getting a strop that is already pasted. A professionally honed str8 razor doesn't need to be stropped on a pasted strop that soon after purchasing it.
i was looking at vintage ones on ebay now that i see the illinois one i recognize the horse logo. and yes i am as new as they get heck i havent shaved since end of july. but i cant not go to st pattys parade without the big red beard and such :beer2:
also can someone explain the linen strap as to its use?
actually found one by doing a local search and there is a shop down the line that has that illinois for $30 same model #127
Williamsport Barber Supply - Razors & Accessories
might have to take a road trip
When it comes to strops, I think buying new and buying good is a good idea. If you are new, you don't want a questionable strop as a variable in your shave routine, and it can easily be eliminated. Personally, I have a Tony Miller; it was my first strop and has lasted me 2 years without issue. If and when the time comes to replace it, I'm going to buy the SRD English Bridle. I had the chance to visit Lynn and try out a bunch of strops, including a few TM's and a few SRD's, and I liked the feel of the Bridle the most. It is also Lynn's go-to strop, and I know he wouldn't personally select a strop to use unless he got the best results from it.
I'm not totally up on linen, but my understanding is that it is a bit more aggressive than leather, so using linen can help to maintain your razor's edge to prolong the time between honing. Many members also seem to like pasting linen.