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03-30-2011, 10:12 PM #1Tim Roberts
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Which Strop to purchase?
I am kind of new to this. Yet, I am pretty sure I have learned the stropping tecnique and have it down. I am looking for a good strop and want to know what kind would be recommended as a good quality strop with clothe on the back. One that will do the job and not damage my blades.
I don't mind a used strop, just looking for whats best. Any advice or experience...I have read on here with the reviews....just want some more personal experience for advise. Thanks
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03-30-2011, 10:41 PM #2Senior Member
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03-30-2011, 10:48 PM #3
As far as the job it does there is no difference among critters or finishes as long as it's a quality strop. The different types just have a different feel. You might prefer one over the other but you won't know that until you use them.
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03-30-2011, 11:51 PM #4Tim Roberts
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Still Out of my price range on sale. I am thing about like $50.00 total But it will be a while. Unless I sell some stuff. Thanks for the advise. Seems to the number 1....lol
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03-31-2011, 02:36 AM #5Razor Vulture
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I understand and could recommend the Jemico Prima Rindleder strop. There was a thread a while back and some experienced guys thought they were the same product as Dovo. They are the best for new shavers, and I recommend them. You should have many choices on Ebay, But the last one I bought had free shipping and was 45 bucks or so for the long one. A shorter one will do the trick as well for less.. All you must do is rub your palm on the leather for a while and strop. Good leather! Good luck!
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03-31-2011, 02:49 AM #6Indisposed
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In that price range I'd say Illinois is your best bet. They are an old reputable brand, despite the low price though that only seems to make them more appealing.
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04-01-2011, 12:36 AM #7Tim Roberts
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Ok, those sound like good options. I have recieved private mail telling me the same and a couple of other options beside the Illinois
All of your opinions are very much so appreciated. Thank you
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