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I have been long overdue for a new strop. I have been looking at the srd horsehide or english bridle strops. I have currently been using latigo.
If you guys could steer me in the right direction on my decision I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Jon
Like you, I began straight razor shaving with a Latigo strop.
I just got a 3" English Bridle Strop from SRD for Christmas. It's great!
I've also heard good things about SRD's Premium Leather strops too.
In the end, as long as it's a quality piece, they all do the job you need doing. The differences are how they look and feel so it's a matter of what you like physical quality wise.
Like the others, My first good strop was Latigo. Prior to that, I had a very small buffed cowhide leather strop, Solingen I believe, good but small. I'm partial to SRD's strops. Huge selection, great prices, quality leather. The Premium 1 has a soft, buttery feel to it. Just the right amount of draw imho. The English Bridle has a bit more draw, and is a bit stiffer. I'd say in between the SRD premium 1 and the Latigo.
If I had to decide on 1 strop, It would be SRD's premium 1.
I use an SRD Modular Paddle with the English Bridle pad. It works fine.
I recently custom ordered a 2.5 inch english bridle leather and felt strop from Star Shaving. Felt can be used both sides, so I asked for the felt to be hung with its own snap bar and swivel. This was an additional $10.50. I plan to spray one side with .5 micron diamond slurry for the occasional strop on diamond.
Jon,
I don't think you can go wrong with the SRD strops. I love the English Bridle (short). Also the British strop maker Neil Miller has excellent strops. I must say, the Illinois Strop No. 127 is still one of my preferred, and inexpensive, strops.
Well i dropped the bomb on the english bridle (short).
Jon,
A good choice with English Bridle (short). That is a sweet strop.
I think you will like the strop but kindly let us know what you think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raithskar
I most certianly will.
I'm sure you'll love the strop. Treat it with care, rub it daily with your greasy mits. In case you need another, I've found that Tony Miller makes a mean strop.
I personally like the kanayama strops