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08-15-2011, 09:22 PM #1
Thanks for that little bit of experience. The only reason I was leaning towards a paddle was because I move back into my dorm in a few weeks, and I'm not sure if I'll have a place to hang it from. But, hopefully the friend I'll be rooming with (who turned me onto Straight Edge shaving) will be able to figure something out.
What about Kangaroo hide? Anyone have any experience with that? I was thinking of buying that one from SRD, then buying a cheaper replacement leather at the same time. I would swap them out as soon as I got them, use the cheaper leather to get practiced, then switch to the Roo.
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08-15-2011, 09:37 PM #2
I don't know anything about their Roo strop, so I can't comment on it. I will say that of all the strops I've used their English Bridle is the best, hands down. The Premium I was highly regarded by most, and I personally didn't find it nearly as effective. Recently, I drastically cut down on my gear and literally alternate two to three razors at a time. So, maintainance has really become a major focus for me, and the English IV keeps me very happy. There's a guy in Norway who makes the other, but with shipping and customs delays, I'd have to recommend going with the Premium IV based on my experience. I've been waiting for SRD to send me one of each of their strops for testing for about 8 months now...
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09-18-2011, 06:32 PM #3
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Thanked: 30I'm a beginner also and I'm starting out with the whipped dog poor man's strop. actually, I'm in for the "$7 Special." I'm sure I'm going to nick and otherwise damage it, so when I do, I'm out $7. I eventually plan on replacing it with an Illinois/Fromm strop once I get the hang of it.
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09-18-2011, 07:00 PM #4
I had gone to Star Shaving and picked up one of his 3" Big Daddy strops earlier this year. Thing cost me less than $30 and I love it. I just lathered it up and let it sat, I also palm it whenever I'm in the seated position in that room (if you know what I mean...eeewww). No nicks yet and it has a nice draw to it.
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09-18-2011, 07:59 PM #5
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09-18-2011, 08:20 PM #6
I have a SRD hanging strop. Love it. As Richmondesi stated, easy to replace, and you can rest assured that it will in fact show up to your door. Technical side note: Anything wider than 3 inches could be cumbersome.
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09-18-2011, 08:44 PM #7
Buy the best you can afford, then practice stropping on a hanging shoestring until it arrives!
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09-19-2011, 03:29 PM #8
I started on a 2" wide strop, and it worked (still works) great, but since then I've graduated to a 3" strop and I definitely prefer not having to make an x-pattern. It's just easier and I feel like I can get into a nice rhythm faster with it. So if you can afford it, my advice would be to go with a 3".
On the flip side, you may cut it to shreds, and a 3" is typically more expensive. My first strop doesn't have a single nick on it, whereas my cousin's has some real nice "character marks."