Thread: The Strop-Off and Width Preference

Here's a pic of some of them. missing here is the "saddle" leather and the VB strop.

I was dying for the real thing when it came to the linen, hence the TM. I find the handles interfere with my stroke, and truly prefer strops with a minimum of hardware.

The bear hide and russian shell are my favorites. The bear hide has a certain raspieness but a very "dry" feel. Each of them are embossed on the back with a diamond pattern and a horizontal line pattern. I use the TM linen, bear and shell almost exclusivley. I alsmost never use the any of the latigo, I find the draw a little too heavy for my taste.

I haven't used the pastes much at all. The Dovo red puts a wicked edge on my kitchen knife but after an intial use I haven't gone back to 'em. I kinda wish I hadn't wasted the nice canvas strops. Apparently in Europe the use of pasted strops and paddles is often used exclusviley, but it's not something I've tried.

Ryan, by all means, if you're ever coming through, stop in. I'd love to meet another fellow SRP'er. A kindred soul is always welcome!

1. SRD paddle with bridle, premium and rough leather. A felt with diamond and a felt with CrOx.
2. Neil Miller linen.
3. Neil Miller bridle and buffalo.
4. Kanayama 60000 in use.
5. Kanayama 80000 in the box with green colored stamps, just arrived.
6. Vintage blades latigo with a felt with CrOx.
7. An Old Dog Classic 905 - unused and still in plastic.

3" is my preference.

Argh! Why does nowhere sell the Old Dogs? I want one now!

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

Argh! Why does nowhere sell the Old Dogs? I want one now!

Shoot Keith an email. He'll probably be able to sell you his Chicago Special or Old Dog 830. The Old Dog 905 is strictly provided to Classic Shaving for sale. His Signature Model might be available as well. Good luck.

That's definitely on my list, once I have money to spare Thanks for the tip!

I prefer either my 2.5 inch 'Roo hide or my 2 inch 'Travel' strop also 'Roo hide just a little shorter for ease of packing.
All strops are free hanging, also for ease.

Mick