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!!