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  1. 11-14-2012, 03:53 AM #1
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    Default From razor strop

    Can anyone tell me if from razor strop are any good...I have haircutting shears made by fromm that are decent...does anyone know the type of leather and if they are worth stripping the razors in my rotation...someone told me that they eat the metal of certain razors....I've never heard that before does anyone out there own one that can give their take...as always....thanks
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    I meant to type fromm.... Darn automatic fix setting
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    Fromm = Illinois Razor Strops my understanding is that Fromm is the parent company and Illinois make the strops

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    I have used them for over 30 years with no compliants
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    I too have one and like it a lot. It forced me to learn x-stroke stropping (a good skill to have!) as it's skinnier than my English Bridle, but I like it!!
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    I always thought Fromm was a supply outfit.
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    I also have one. No complaints. Inexpensive and works just fine.
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