Holy new strop Tony Miller!!

So am about to shave but just HAD to post how AWESOME the new Tony Miller Old No. 2 3" strop I just got is!! Strop Draw NOW makes sense. I have been using an IL 827 Russian Leather strop and WOW what a difference. Now I love my 827 and it's not going anywhere but the Tony Mill is gorgeous. The manufacturing is beautiful and it feels like I'm stropping on a cloud!! There will be some adjusting to the width since I am used to doing the X patter with the 827 but just slowed down and made sure not to slice it....which I didn't!! Very VERY happy with the new addition to the den!!

Congratulations on your new acquisition! I have one myself and love it.

I actually got the first one he made a few mos. back.your going to love that strop,enjoy.

I've got an old Tony Miller horsehide 2 1/2" that I like quite a bit. Glad Tony is still producing some. I know he had took some time off.

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Glad Tony is still producing some. I know he had took some time off.

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yeah i had noticed that while i was researching which new one i wanted and was bummed after readin a LOT of great reviews so when i saw he was back producing i had to jump on it!!!

never had one but i hear they are top notch, hope she provides you with many years of use and that it dosent get nicked up.

Glad to hear Tony is back up and running. I've never read a negative review of Tony's strops, quite the opposite actually. A few years ago his were top-of-the-ladder, and everybody wanted one, including me and mine still sees regular use. I'll bet if he's fairly active he'll give SRD a run for their money.

Gentlemen,

I have two Tony Miller strops. The first, bought about two years ago, is a small 2" horsehide strop with a linen component and leather tethers. This is my travel strop. It's about as perfect a strop as you can get for travel. I use hotel door knobs to anchor the strop. It's beautifully made.

Two weeks ago my newest Tony Miller strop arrived. It's the old No. 2 Heirloom Steer hide 2 1/2" with linen component. It's exquisite in workmanship and performance. And it's beautiful. Tony Miller's strops are astonishing in performance and impeccable in production.

I too have a Tony Miller strop that I consider to be my best. He really knows what he is doing.

I picked up one of the new ones awhile back and love it too. Much better than latigo and the draw is just right. Tony makes great stuff!

I have a 2 1/2" Heirloom I bought about 3 1/2 years ago . Red latigo ,and linen . I switched the latigo for horsehide , because I prefer the lighter draw of horsehide . It's all the strop I'll ever need . Tony has slowed his production down , big time , and I don't blame him a bit . It can drive you nuts to keep up with heavy demand , when you're a one man operation . I consider myself lucky to have one of his fine , handmade strops .

is it wrong that i like this strop sooooooooOOOOOOO much i looked at his website again today and considered buying a second with the genuin linen second and the traditional straight cut end????? AND a practice strop to use for travel when i go on the road???? :w

I have a 3" red Latigo I got three or so years ago. Can someone directly compare the old Latigo to the new strops? It sounds like I'm missing out.

I also have two of his journal covers for some Clairefontaine notebooks I carry. Highly recommended! His craftsmanship is impeccable.

Tony knows how to make them... and requests are well taken care of..

Heres a review I did a couple of years ago on a project tri-strop he made.

Tony Millers Tri-Strop - the Ultimate Strop - Straight Razor Place Reviews ~ review
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...tri-strop.html ~ pics

The review got seperated from the pics with one of the board upgrades a while back.

And congrats on your strop ... it will out last us all ....

I've tried many different strops from many different makers and my TM strops are the top of the ones I've tried. I have the new Steerhide in 3" and a Novaton (?) 2 1/2" and they both are great performers.

Where is Tony's website??? :)

The Well Shaved Gentleman The Heirloom Razor Strop Company

Thank you Sir!

so how is the break in comming along on your new strop??

I have two tony miller strops from three years ago, amazing strops.
Tony, keep it up, we love your work.

My TM strop is the only one I've used in the passed 4.5-5 years, I have never seem a rain to get another one. It is such a solid product and feels like it will last forever, oh and no nicks at all on it lol,

I have a horsehide one (old traditional) that I really like and another special request one on the way. I wanted a dual steer hide one to use with pastes (he proposed one grade down to safe some money because they are to be pasted). I'm sure I will be very happy with it. I tried some other strops and TM ones are my favorite. But I suppose it's like with razors, what I like is not necessarily what another will like.

Where can one purchase a Tony Miller?

Here is a link to his page.......

http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.com/

How does his strops compare to SRD strops?

Tsunami, SRD has an excellent selection of strops at very reasonable prices. They also offer a great variety
of strop materials to choose from. SRD, TM or a few other maker's strops, given the same materials, are all going to get the job done nicely.

Thanks. I was looking at their English Bridal but with a felt rather than the webbing

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If I had to choose a SRD strop it would be the SRD IV, really like that one (there modular paddle is also a work of art). But again it's hard to predict what you or anyone else will like. I'm lucky because often when I meet other shavers I can try out some materials without actually having to buy them first.

I am currently looking for a new strop. I am a noob but have been practicing for about 3 months now. I figure it was time to invest in a good strop. I have heard only good things about Tony Miller strops. If someone could direct me to a website I would appreciate it. I am looking for a horse hide strop since from what I have read that seems to get the best reviews.

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I am currently looking for a new strop. I am a noob but have been practicing for about 3 months now. I figure it was time to invest in a good strop. I have heard only good things about Tony Miller strops. If someone could direct me to a website I would appreciate it. I am looking for a horse hide strop since from what I have read that seems to get the best reviews.

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scroll up to post #24 from benjaminbarker for the link.