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  1. 12-26-2011, 10:03 PM #1
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    Default Can you guys help me decide?

    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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    I use an SRD Modular Paddle with the English Bridle pad. It works fine.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Well i dropped the bomb on the english bridle (short).
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    Jon,
    A good choice with English Bridle (short). That is a sweet strop.
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  15. 12-28-2011, 02:05 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raithskar View Post
    Well i dropped the bomb on the english bridle (short).
    I think you will like the strop but kindly let us know what you think.
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