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  1. 01-28-2012, 06:14 PM #1
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    Hello all,

    I have a quick question. A friend of mine wants to use a straight razor but, he's a vegan. As such he won't use a leather strop. Is it essential to use a leather strop or is it possible to only use canvass and keep a good edge on a razor? Also, are there any synthetic strops out there for this purpose that you know of?

    Thanks in advance

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    I'm sure a Tony Miller Vegan strop will work: 3" Heirloom Artisan Synthetic Vegan Friendly Strop - The Well Shaved Gentleman The Heirloom Razor Strop Company

    He makes strops in batches, none in stock right now.
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    Tony Miller makes a vegan strop:

    3" Heirloom Artisan Synthetic Vegan Friendly Strop - The Well Shaved Gentleman The Heirloom Razor Strop Company

    Sorry I can't talk more, I'm heading off to have a steak for lunch!
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    Before i made my strop when i started i used newspaper and linen. I thought about using a heavier paper. Seemed to work fine, so i don't think your restricted to leather, but that being said it's time tested. Can't get better then leather.
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    Tony Miller makes great strops, so I don't think your friend can go wrong with his Vegan friendly strop. Just save the link and check-in periodically for when Tony is offering strops for sale.


    Quote Originally Posted by eflatminor View Post

    Sorry I can't talk more, I'm heading off to have a steak for lunch!
    Steak for lunch? That's awesome, hope it's a T-bone.
    Why doesn't the taco truck drive around the neighborhood selling tacos & margaritas???
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    Quote Originally Posted by ReardenSteel View Post
    Tony Miller makes great strops, so I don't think your friend can go wrong with his Vegan friendly strop. Just save the link and check-in periodically for when Tony is offering strops for sale.

    Steak for lunch? That's awesome, hope it's a T-bone.
    I read Tony will be offering them again on the 30th of this month (January). And yes, it's a T-Bone!
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    Balsa, linen, newspaper, denim, lea...oh wait.

    ...don't forget using the palm of your hand (start slowly with that one).
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveW View Post
    Balsa, linen, newspaper, denim, lea...oh wait.

    ...don't forget using the palm of your hand (start slowly with that one).
    wouldn't the palm of your hand be using an animal product
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