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Buying a strop?
Just got my dovo honed and I'm looking for a quality strope to buy. Thoughts comments recommendations welcome. I'm a complete noob so all info will be helpful
Ps I have been practicing witha butter knife and leather belt for about 2 weeks now and my technique is def getting there. If there is any more info I can provide let me know
Thanks in advance
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I am also a noob when it comes to stropping but I have researched which one I am going to pick up. Everyone is going to tell you that to get a cheap an inexpensive one to start with. I came up with these
Relatively cheap still looks good. Reviews are good besides it not being branded Fromm
Amazon.com: Fromm Razor Strop 2 1/2" X 23" W/HDL Russia: Health & Personal Care
Poor man strop - Dirt Cheap. Everyone has been saying that it should be me first because it is so cheap
Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment
Just some starting points from a fellow noob
-Matt
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If you've been practicing with a butter knife and a belt then you're probably developing your technique well enough :)
I have 2 strops from SRD and love em both ( Red Latigo & THe Natural) Nice thing about them is you can replace the leather should you knick it for not a lot of money or upgrade to a different leather. Hope this helps :)
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Well:
I do reco 2 a regular dovo russian type of leather the XL one and a kanayama that you can get it outside the US in specific in 1barber. de. The 30k version it will be more than ok. Also try a paddle strop, the SRD modular one is a good idea for it. Later saving money you can try a shell cordovan one. Hope this helps.
K