Thread: Illinois strop good enough?

Originally Posted by MadButcher

I have an illinois 127 strop at the moment that has done me really well. Even better after I lathered it. Ive of course heard about the tony miller and srd strops which made me wonder if the illinois is good, Would the tony miller/srd be great? would it pay to upgrade? any comparison opinions would be much appriciated.

Heck yeah...

I owned a 827 and it worked fine for me. It started warping and shrinking in places so I took it back to the vendor and upgraded to a TM strop.

IMO their is a huge difference of quality when talking about these 2 strops, but at the end of the day, they both can get the job done

Originally Posted by JMS

Actually, that would be the #827. The #127 uses the outer smooth part.

Yup, my mistake. The 827 is what I have.

I have an Illinois strop and two leather strops that I bought from the local leather shop. 1 is a brown tanned piece & 1 red latigo...I liked the latigo piece so much that that has become my finish strop and the brown and Illinois are pasted...Total cost for leather peices was 10$..So, I think it is just preference.

My Illinois has a very light draw compared to latigo and veggie tanned ones. I use mine as a finishing strop.

Originally Posted by MadButcher

Thanks everyone looks like the illinois is here to stay.

Gosh I wish this thread had stayed silent.. Now my SAD is
acting up.