Thread: Uk Based Strop Sellers?

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He's also willing to customize stuff to your preferences. He offered me a very long cordovan that he had available, and while I was wary that it was too long, it is now my most "fun" strop to use because I never run out of "real estate". Thanks, Neil for offering so much flexibility ...

Thanks so much guys - I'm very humbled. Thanks to you all.

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Neil

I forgot to mention that he´s a candidate for the Nobels peace price aswell ... Seriously, I really like Neils stuff.

Hello,
I am planned too to get a new Miller strop. My old strop is a tiny Dovo, I have practised with that (there is nicks) and I think my stroping technique is now so good that I dare to buy a real strop.

It must be long enough and maybe 2.5" wide. But I can not decide, a Latigo or a bridle. I have understood that those have a quite different drag. But they work just as well, offcourse.

What you think about those?

Thanks,
Mikko.

Mikko,

I would send a PM to Mr Miller; he is very, very helpful and knowledgeable, and will give you the best of advice

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Thanks,
it is a good advice.

But actually I was seeking a user experiences.

Mikko,

Many apologies !

I prefer the draw and feel of Mr Millers tallow tan and black Mexican latigo leathers for my strops, both hanging and paddle. I have a favourite short double hanging strop made from these leathers, and it is just right - I do forty laps on the latigo, and twenty-five on the tallow tan.

I have a bridle paddle, which is excellent, but still prefer stropping on tallow tan or latigo.

So my vote would be for the latigo

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

No worries!

Mr Miller is expert, no doubt. When you are to planning to buy something it is very important to hear some user experiences. Thank you for your opinion.

I have sent a PM to Miller. Let´s see what he says.

Thanks to all who suggested Neil Miller. I plumped for the modular paddle strop in aluminium. I went for the latigo and felt panels. Actually bought by my other half as a Christmas gift so I'll use it for my Christmas day shave.