Thread: Anyone familiar with these strops? german i think

thinking of buying one of these strops from an australian website that stocks them. they don't specify what brand it is though does anyone know about these?

These used to be a very common type of strop on the continent - the type is known as a 'loom' strop. They are very good IMO, and very handy to travel with. When you twist the handle, the frame expands lengthways and tightens the leather, so you can 'dial-in' the tautness. You must remember to loosen it off again after use, else the leather will stretch, sometimes developing cupping at the sides. The green side is for touching up - maybe 10 laps or so when the razor feels a little below par, but you would not use the green size everyday - maybe a couple of times a month.

Regards,
Neil

These are rebranded and sold by a number of companies including Dovo and Jemico. I have one of the Jemico-branded strops, and it's great.

I have one and like it but not as a everyday strop. I use it as a travel strop.