Thread: Got my Kohl & Laibach (aka "Herold" cowhide strop from the Superior Shave)

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.