Thread: Leather/fabric strop question

I was watching vids, in the stropping wiki to become a more responsible razor steward, and wondered how many here use a fabric strop, in addition to the essential leather strop. One guy, in a vid, said they didn't use the fabric one. I have only owned a single-leather one, up til now, but plan on getting a full size quality strop at a later date.

Also: Is it also true that you go from "hone to fabric to leather", in that order?

Hello, rostfrei:

Most gentlemen here strop on fabric and then leather. I usually do 25 strokes on fabric and 75 on leather.

Regards,
Obie

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, rostfrei:

Most gentlemen here strop on fabric and then leather. I usually do 25 strokes on fabric and 75 on leather.

Regards,
Obie

I use about the same mix as Obie.

Yep I'm pretty much with the Obie routine. I do 60 on leather.

The first strop I bought and still own was is a two sided affair, but the 'cloth' side is acarborundum impregnated leather strap. I used this in the early days until I found it seemed to be doing more harm than good. I've since only ever used leather. At some point I will source some heavy linen of webbing straps and make myself a 'proper' double sided strop. For now though, it's just leather for me and it seems to be doing just fine that way. I'd be trying a 'cloth' side just out of curiosity more than anything else.


Mick

I do 50 fabric and 50 leather. I always do fabric first without exception. I also hit it 20 round trips on the leather following rinsing and drying the blade after the shave.

I will definitely look at getting a two-sided strop, when I enter the marketplace, even if I use the fabric side less frequently.

I have a 2.5 inch TM with linen and latigo. Personally, I love the feel of stropping on linen. So for me it's hones, linen then leather. After cleaning and drying my razor I strop on linen only to make sure the edge is clean and dry.

By the way, you mentioned a full size strop. Many folks prefer a 3 inch strop, but take your time and try out other widths. I wish I would have gone narrower than my 2.5 inch. It's just personal preference. Dovo has some inexpensive cotton/leather strops.

I do 20 on fabric and 40 on leather before and after a shave. Sometime during the day I also try to run my palm along the leather at least 20 times.