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    I have both hanging, bench and paddle. I like the hanging the most, however, I may be a little weird in that I hang the strop from a towel holder attached to the top of my door. So the strop is vertical when I use it. I have always done this and it seems to work fine. Anyone for or against this method?

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    Actually, it is pretty uncommon for a 3 inch strop to curl if left hanging all the time. I fought against using a 3 inch for years but finally gave in after more than 30 years on a 2.5 inch and have never looked back. Most razors are 3 inches long and it is like a natural fit and easier to use for most new guys. I also now much prefer the 3 inch paddles for the same reason.

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    Have you tried a narrower hanging strop? Many people find that the wider 3" strops give them the same problem you are experiencing. Personally I would rather a 2" strop than a 3" one, but 2.5" works well for me too.

    Paddle and bench strops are a great alternative, and I use them exclusively for pastes because I don't believe in unnecessarily convexing the edge.

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    Lynn,do you use an X type stroke on your 3 in.strops?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryan_a View Post
    I have both hanging, bench and paddle. I like the hanging the most, however, I may be a little weird in that I hang the strop from a towel holder attached to the top of my door. So the strop is vertical when I use it. I have always done this and it seems to work fine. Anyone for or against this method?
    Don't have a paddle yet, although its on my wish list.

    Like you I have my strop hanging high. I use a bathrobe hook about forhead level.

    Stropping almost vertically works fine for me. Nice clean shaveable edges.

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    i learned on hanging strops and still use them regularly, but i recently bought the SRD modular paddle and i do have to say that i really do love it...so it's getting a lot of attention right now. as soon as their modular paddle pads are back in stock i'm going to try the bridle and horsehide as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Lynn,do you use an X type stroke on your 3 in.strops?
    Not much of one. More like a windshield wiper pattern.

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    The bridle SRD pad has great draw; I prefer it over the stock pad.

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