I am curious about which width strop you use (2", 2 1/2", or 3" ) and if there is a reason, Why?
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I am curious about which width strop you use (2", 2 1/2", or 3" ) and if there is a reason, Why?
I've got them 2 1/2 or 3" and that is about it. I have a number of vintage strops and that was the default for pro barber strops in the old days. Current fashion is 3" and one or the other if fine with me. Add to that a couple of mfgs who make a 2 3/4" strop and that is fine also. I do the x stroke on a strop out of habit and I can do it on any of the widths just fine. Which I use on a particular day is as random as which razor or soap/cream I choose. :)
I prefer a 3 inch strop so that the whole blade is on the strop at the same time. It helps me with perfect stropping as I like to strop longer than some people do.
I have all lengths but to tell you the truth I prefer the narrower classic sized strops.
+1 to was basil just said!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by basil
3" for me. Why? Because it's bigger! ;)
Actually, I strop out of habit with a subconsious x-pattern so I probably don't need a 3" strop. I just feel they are more solid and provide more surface area.
I like to use narrow ones. 2 1/2 is max.
why? it may be easy to use it . i am not sure.
hope this helps
For over 30 years, I used only the vintage 2 1/2 inch strops and swore I would use nothing else. Well....... couple years ago I tried a 3 inch and have not used anything else since. I think from a comfort standpoint and ease of learning standpoint, that they cannot be beat. Most razors are 3 inches long and it makes for a perfect match up, whether you strop back and forth or like to do a little X stroke as well. I do still have a bunch of vintage strops around, but mainly use them to compare results against on the new stuff.
Have fun,
Lynn
2" Illinois Russian Leather, all you really need.
3" for me. I'm not a big fan of X strokes.
3 for me too. Covers the whole blade.
use a 3 inch strop because it was given to me as a gift from Mr.jerry sell. before i had that i used an old 1.5 inch wid belt and i have to say that the three inch is hard to beat.
I used to use the smaller widths, then I got me a 3" strop and I definitely prefer the larger surface area.
Grump,
3"
I got a 3" because when I was new to stropping I found it easier to use (avoided X-strokes).
Since then I have re-tried 2" - 21/2" strops, and found I still preferred the 3" :)
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
I don't really have a preference, I have a 2 1/2" and a 3". I use the 3" every day which is in the bathroom, and the 2 1/2" I use when I'm on holiday as it's easier to pack.
I have a 2 1/2 and a Tony Miller 3". I prefer the 3" because the whole blade fits on the strop at once and i find that if i am doing the x stroke, i significantly increase the risk of nicking my strop.
My first was a 2.5" Dorko strop and now I have a 3" SRD black latigo as well.
I definately prefer the 3" strop, just because you dont have to make an X pattern. I also think they look more chunky and cool..! :D
I use two hanging strops: a 60mm and a 2.5"Quote:
Originally Posted by Grump
I also have some paddle strops I use occasionally that are 2" and less
I, too, only use 3'' strops, but am thinking of adding a few 2.5 just because that is the only size that the material comes in/the manufacturer provides...Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
Lynn, if your vintage strops are just gathering dust, I know of a loving home that would see that they get their due use... Hell, I'll even hand deliver them to this Strop Shelter if you'll ship them to me :p
+1 I like the 2" range.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur