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    Just received from Jarrod at The Superior Shave my first Nice strop.
    It is a Kohl & Laibach (aka "Herold") cowhide strop.
    Now i still am by far not a pro at this straight business but i am progressing quite nicely after 2 months and getting BBS shaves quite often.

    After my beginners strops which i did manage to mangle a little just like you guys said,i decided to get a better one.

    I opted for a 3 inch wide one as to see the difference between x strokes and not.

    But i guess it comes natural now and i still use x strokes but much better on a wide strop.
    (This baby is even a little wider than 3 inches)

    For me,as i had a pretty cheap one,this thing is like night and day.

    After i rubbed it with my palm for a bit stropping on this was a pleasure.
    I don't now if it was psychological or not but i could cut hair standing up on my arm just as the day i got my straight after it was honed for me.

    I decided on getting this strop as shipping charges to Canada sometimes are equal to the half the price of a strop and Jarrod has free shipping worldwide.

    It cost me 53 dollars and seems to be well worth it.

    It makes such a nice sound that you think it is actually sharpening it.

    The only strop i can compare it with is an Illinois strop that my friend has and this one is harder and stiffer leather not as soft or delicate as his.

    I opted for the oil-tanned Russian leather which is gorgeous.

    The only thing there is no linen or fabric side to it.

    My next purchase is from what you guys say a Tony miller strop but for me 25 to 30 bucks shipping is something to think about.

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    A beautiful strop, thanks for sharing it.

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    You are welcome.
    Now i am not a pro so i can't give major feedback but i wanted a nice 3 inch wide strop with good leather and for the price i couldn't get anything that cheap shipped to me in Canada.

    Straight razor designs has amazing Strops as well but shipping cost is almost the price of another strop.
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    I saw these at the The Superior Shave website and they look very nice. I understand they're comparable to the Dovos but cost significantly less. Jarrod is an outstanding vendor and you got yourself an excellent strop at a great price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLegalRazor View Post
    I saw these at the The Superior Shave website and they look very nice. I understand they're comparable to the Dovos but cost significantly less. Jarrod is an outstanding vendor and you got yourself an excellent strop at a great price.
    I find it awesome.
    And for the price i couldn't find anything as a 3 inch wide this low.
    The other thing that i like is the fact that it is wide.
    My other one was only 2 inches,3 inches is much better for me.
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