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I am looking to purchase a new strop. I believe this may be another AD :) My question is,what is the difference between the SRD Premium 1 vs. SRD English bridle. I have heard fantastic things about both strops. I am thinking if there is a big difference between the 2(if one is used as a finisher only) it would make sence to have SRD design me a strop with both leathers,so i can use them both in my stropping rotation.
Have a read of these threads, they give some good comparison of the strops you mention by people who have tried them both.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...tml#post551041
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...remium-ii.html
Both are very good strops though, and both have had great reviews. Have a read of these posts and hopefully they will help you make your mind up..! :)
Yay! I was linked!
My .02, If you want a strop that is great for everyday but REALLY excells as a finishing strop, Premium I is just fan-freakin'-tastic... But, for a long lasting, hard working strop, the BRridle just can't be beat. Bridle is still my favorite strop (just recently, however, the SRD Modular Paddle [which has both Premium I and Bridle options!] has become my new favorite) Bridle is just a wonderful strop.
If it's your daily strop, go Bridle. If you have a good daily strop, go Premium I, as it can be used as a daily, but really shines as a finisher strop... Or, if you have space constraints, or want both, get the Modular paddle... The Mod Paddle is phenomenal.
Or get all three. I did, and regret nothign!
Cheers.
Jeremy
I don't have the Premium I, but the Premium IV is in fact phenomenal... I do a bit of honing and stropping, and it's working very well. It took a little over a week of stropping (both shaving and after honing), and it broke in very well. It's a real pleasure to use, and I'm very pleasantly surprised by how much I like the synthetic strop as well...
I highly recommend it!
I don't wish to make any enemies in the retail dept but I found a source for American Bridle Leather in the state of Maine. I cut my own 3 inch piece of bridle leather and there is no difference between the SRD English Bridle leather and the Maine bridle leather. I cut the strop to length and had a very nice piece leftover to make a flatbed strop glued to a piece of ceramic tile. And yes, I do have the SRD English Bridle Strop. What a fantastic strop!!!
Also, I was able to provide a piece of American Bridle strop to a buddy in the great state of Missouri. He seems to think it has potential.
PM me for any additional info for the Maine source. You should buy as many strops as you can possibly afford. Why?? For the fun of it. Go get 'em.................
well Jordan, you know my opinion - Premium 1 is awesome
but i thought you've already bought them both :)
II did.. I bought them both halfway through reading the responses and taking your advice. They both work fantastic together as a combo. I use the synthetic webbing followed by the English bridle xtra long version and I finish with the premium one.Quote:
Originally Posted by vespar72
that Premium 1 certainly puts a very finish on the edge doesn't it ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jsteele
just off topic a bit but tried the Kanayama out and it's also very nice
different feel to the premium 1 but just as nice
will dig out a few more razors to guinea pig on the Kanayama tonight lol
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Originally Posted by Jsteele
'Attaboy!! Now get a modular paddle!
Seriously, the paddle is pretty much all I use now... It makes my other strops sad :p
Good Luck!
Cheers,
Jeremy
I own and use both. Both serve their purpose for given grind or weight of razor. One is as good as the other and they are my 2 most strops.
I'd buy both strops all over again if I had to.
I have the English Bridal, extra long. Glad I got the longer strop. It replaces a 'normal' top grain strop I have been using for years and augments my antique Master Barber shell horse. It works very good.
I pasted one side of the webbing with 0.5 chrome ox and left the other clean. It took a few weeks to really break in but was darn close out of the box. They nylon strop had the most noticeable break in. I use it every day. I give most of my blades 10-15 passes on they fabric, then 40 on the bridal leather and 10-15 on the shell horse. The strop has more of a rejuvenating effect on the edge than most IMHO. It keeps sharp, sharper and longer.
The shell horse I have acts more as a polishing strop. I can actually see the difference on a large bevel wedge. They shave just fine off the bridal but since I have the shell strop I give them a few quick passes to final polish the steel. Keeps them near off the hone sharp.
I have no plans on replacing it anytime soon, although I may entertain a new shell horse strop if one becomes available. Forgot to mention, the draw on the bridal is all but perfect for me. Not slick but it will not pull the blade from your hand like some will. Beats the pants off latigo leather.
Will that be a TM horsehide ? or something elseQuote:
Originally Posted by cannonfodder
No, a 70 year old Master Barber brand vintage shell horse barber strop from my father. It is as soft and supple as calf skin. They will last a life or two, or three, if you take care of them.