Thread: Any Good?

Ok, I need a little advice.
I've got a Black Beauty strop (first strop I got) and always had trouble getting a keen edge with it as it doesn't have any draw at all, smoth as silk.
bad strop to start with as it encouraged me to speed up rather than concentrate on my technique.
So I got a Kangaroo hide strop from MickR and after using a couple of times cannot say enough good stuff about it (if you read this thank you again mate)! nice draw, good feedback, looks great and smells nice too HAHA, little weird but I'm sure everyone smelled the first few strops they got so I feel justified
now the only thing is does anyone have any experience with these strops? I have been thinking about using it as a pasted strop, maybe some ChroOx for the ridged side and have read a thread about using graphite as a strop dressing and was thinking about graphite on the smooth side, now I know this seems counter intuitive but thats why I'm asking.

Thanks Guys


btw heres the strop

Blokey Stuff - Strop Black Beauty Jr, $99.95

As long as the back side is reasonably smooth I would consider using Cr02 on it if you are looking for a honing method. I would suggest being careful with the stuff though. Some potential edge damage if you let the strop sag too much.

Otherwise, for now, I would just try and use the strop as is on the front. Maybe consider graphite a little later.

If it were me, and I was in your position, I would put graphite on the old strop, leave the new strop alone, and not even bother with the Cr02. Then I would use the graphite strop once a month or so, as needed.

Yes, I have pasted the embossed side of the Black Beauty strop. Works fine.

James.

Thanks for the help Guys, I'll have a bash at pasting the enamelled side and see if pasting is for me ^_^

if ya wanna create a bit of draw on that Black Beauty try rubbing in a small amount of lather during ya shave it should improve the draw

Have you read this ?
Strop treatment and repair - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Black beauty strops need some breaking in. The process is explained in the link.

I have one of Micks roo strops and I cant say enough good things about them! They really are superb!

I'll be writing a review in the next couple of days so keep an eye out for that!

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Have you read this ?
Strop treatment and repair - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Black beauty strops need some breaking in. The process is explained in the link.

DOH!!
shoulda started there, Thanks Os

I keep seeing this talk about graphite on a strop. Can someone tell me how graphite helps the stropping process?I just don't see it. Why not powdered teflon or oil up a strop so it always has an oiled slick surface on it?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I keep seeing this talk about graphite on a strop. Can someone tell me how graphite helps the stropping process?I just don't see it. Why not powdered teflon or oil up a strop so it always has an oiled slick surface on it?

I have used graphite (and still use it) but cannot explain how it works. My mothers the same with motor cars.

I also use an oiled strop regularly - creates a good edge and is also good for post-stropping the razor to make sure the edge is protected.

Regards,
Neil