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I need a strop! I have been using newspaper as I saw on youtube. haha
I don't want to buy a few junks strops. I want to buy one and be done with it. I looked on ebay and did not see anything good.
Can someone recommend one for me?
I travel alot so a smaller one might be nice.
This one is pretty small and is one of my favs.
http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/J30...r-Single-Sided
The canvas side is not needed?
That's a debatable issue. Some people say yes some say no. It really is a personal choice.
Even though you said otherwise, I'm going to suggest an inexpensive strop to start out. You're going to nick the first one to pieces anyway and a small travel size would be fairly cheap even for one of good quality.
A paddle strop might be a good choice.
I have 2 of these for compounds, and pastes. I love them.
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That would be perfect. Get the double sided one and paste one side. They're very attractive strops. Not that expensive but look to be of high quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Rupp "filly"....nothing compares fellas. It's just friggin awesome and a fair price to say the least! Do it. Do it. You won't regret it...
An Illinois 827. It's a great strop and should last you a lifetime. Check them out at Amazon or Classic Shaving.
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Hi Shawanadong,
This video has some good info in it and might help you with your decision.
Regards,
Howard :D
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Thanks everyone, I need a strop so bad I cant use any of my razors now until I get one. All my edges are too dull.
Just got one off ebay, a dovo. Used once for $45 shipped. Its not 3 inches wide but for 45 bucks I will be happy to finally have a strop.
I have a Dovo (not sure if it's like yours) that is quite narrow and short, with a canvas side and a leather side. It's not bad, and is a good beginner's strop, but now I also have a Neil Miller English Bridle and linen that makes the Dovo look and feel like a toy. I actually still use the Dovo everyday apart from Sundays, when I shave in my room at my 'shaving stand' and sue the Miller strop; so I'm sort of keeping the Miller for special days.
My Dovo cost me around 100 AU, which actually surprised me at the time and still does. The Miller was of course more, but certainly still a great price given the quality and workmanship (it's hand made).
While the Dovo is certainly a poor comparison in my opinion and experience to the Miller, if I were to it again or give advice, I think this progression is a good one. BTW I had the Dovo for one year before I got the Miller, and in that year I DID nick the Dovo twice, but, interestingly, I nicked it towards the end of that year, i.e. when I should have known better, but when maybe I got sloppy and lazy...
Carl