Strop Suggestions

[8BallAce]

I have been straight shavig for a little over two years now, and amazingly, I only have one strop. I say amazingly because I don't seem to be content with one of anything else when it comes to razors. Alas all things come to an end. My current strop is a Dovo 3" Russian leather. I wanted a canvas/fabric strop as well, so I was looking at the SRD Premium II, III, and IV. I'm not really sure the difference or advantages/disadvantages of each, so I was hoping that I could defer to the wisdom of my fellow SRP enthusiasts.

[janivar123]

strop-shop.co.uk

From what i hear The SRD strops are pretty darn good

I would choose buffalo but thats not an informed desition...

[nun2sharp]

SRD strops are top notch, I have one and love it as much as my vintage strops. It is a great piece of workmanship.

[Ryan82]

When I first came to SRP, not long before you apparently , Tony Miller's strops were considered the bee's knees, the cream of the crop. I understand that in recent times he has cut back his production significantly, so the default choice would be SRD. TMK I haven't heard a bad thing about them yet, so that has to say something.

[LinacMan]

I have two SRD strops: a 3" premium I and a 3" premium IV English bridle. I love them both. I usually strop 25 strokes on the webbing, followed by 25 on the English bridle, and finish with 25 on the premium I. The results are fantastic.

You can't go wrong with an SRD strop!

[8BallAce]

I have two SRD strops: a 3" premium I and a 3" premium IV English bridle. I love them both. I usually strop 25 strokes on the webbing, followed by 25 on the English bridle, and finish with 25 on the premium I. The results are fantastic.

You can't go wrong with an SRD strop!

What difference, if any, do you find between the two strops? I am pretty set on an SRD strop already, jus tnot sure which one to choose.

[PhatMan]

8BallAce,

+1 on Janivars' suggestion of Mr Neil Miller (www.strop-shop.co.uk).

His strops are superb

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

[LinacMan]

What difference, if any, do you find between the two strops? I am pretty set on an SRD strop already, jus tnot sure which one to choose.

The first strop I bought was a really short and narrow strop from overseas. Although it does a good job, it is just too small for everyday use. (I now use it as my travel strop). Call me lazy, but I hated having to do X pattern strokes. I wanted something wider and longer. As a newb, I was overwhelmed with the possible choices so I called Lynn. At his advice I bought the Premium IV English Bridle. Since I'm relatively tall and have long arms I chose to buy the long one. It has a nice, what I'd call "medium" draw. It was fantastic right out of the box, but seems to be getting better as time goes by. For several months I used it exclusively and aways got fantastic results.

As for the Premium I strop, I was fortunate enough to win it by random drawing at the Mid-Missouri meeting this past summer. It is a totally different beast - it is smooth, supple, and has an elegant draw.

Someone with more experience may want to jump in here, but I feel like the Premium I puts a little finesse on the already excellent results from the Premium IV.

If I had it all to do over again, I would have rigged it so that I won both strops at the meeting - he, he, he. Joking aside, I wouldn't change a thing. (And no, I didn't rig the drawing at the meeting)

Greg

[Neil Miller]

strop-shop.co.uk

If I'm not mistaken, that sign means ROFLMAO - used when something is extremely funny and in this case derogatory - or maybe I'm missing something here? I hope so.

I take your point about "...price+shipping+tax adds up..." but that hardly needs pointing out as it applies to almost anything that is imported between countries that have different taxation laws.

I only use tracked and insured shipping for overseas destinations, which can be quite expensive, however prices in the UK (where I am based) are much more reasonable, and there is no tax (which doesn't really need pointing out either).

Regards,
Neil

[snaggletooth]

I concur with the suggestion of Neil's strops.

I have his aluminium modular paddle strop and it is a seriously well made piece of kit. The workmanship is a sight to behold. If you're in the market for a hanging strop I would have no doubt the same workmanship would be present.