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Guys i have a Kohl & Laiback(aka "herold" cowhide strop) from the Superior Shave and really like it but has no linen side.
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Now i don't really need a linen side but if one has great.
I want to get another strop and one of the ones that have great reviews is a Tony Miller strop but he is busy and can't seem to get any in stock.
So i was wondering if you guys can recommend me a good strop 3 inches wide and good quality.
Thank you.
Straight Razor Designs has a wide range of strops. You can also purchase a stand alone canvas strop from the Superior Shave now. It is made by Herold. Vintage Blades, LLC has their own 'brand' of strops.
SRD has great stuff it's just the shipping to Canada is a killer.
Wanted to buy a little crox paste for 14.99 and the shipping was 30 $
They have nice strops also but shipping is almost as expensive as a strop.
Check out Star Shaving:
Star Shaving
The Big Daddy is a 3 inch leather with a felt strop.
next time I place an order from SRD I am getting a strop but yeah, for just a strop $35 shipping is just a bit too much, but If I am ordering other items its ok.
I am thinking 3'' English Bridle myself. I 've been using the 2'' latigo strop I got from fendrihan when i started this hobby.
Draw is the amount of resistance when the razor is drawn over the strop. Light draw means not much resistance and its easy to keep the edge in contact with the strop. Heavy draw means more resistance and it will exert enough resistance on the spine that for a new stropper it can tend to lift the edge and make it harder to maintain even pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by traps38
There's differing opinions on what draw, light or heavy, actually does for an edge. I'm in the camp that thinks the amount of draw doesn't make much of a difference at all, either will essentially do the same job. I've used both and find no discernible difference in the edges. I do like a light draw. I find it more convenient and just easier to strop with.
A buffalo strop has a lot of draw and was my first strop. I changed to the Premium I in short order and put the buffalo away. I've tried it since and now it's easier to use and doesn't seem quite so draw heavy, but still more than I like.
:gl:
Howard :)
Howard,thank you very much for taking the time to explain this light and heavy draw to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirStropalot
It answered my question.
The cowhide strop that i am using has a light draw(little resistance,i think)
Now the only thing is i haven't tried a heavy draw strop so i don't know which i will like better.
I guess the only way is to buy one and try it.
Thanks again.
I have a mountain mike strop from classicshaving.com and I love it. The leather and the canvas are both nice and thick and the hardware is very sturdy.
Hey Traps,Quote:
Originally Posted by traps38
You're welcome!!
Your last sentence is the best description of Hone, Razor, Strop.... Acquisition Disorder.....HAD, RAD, SAD I've seen!!:D
:gl: from fellow AD-er!!
Howard :)
OHHH YEAHHHHH !!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by SirStropalot
i GOT IT AND I LIKE IT.
You could check Classidedge Strops or here Leather Strops - Shaving | Fendrihan Shaving Store if the shipping is killing you. My first strop was from Classicedge, a 3 inch English bridle leather with hard felt. Works just fine.
Bob
I was looking at this one.
Any feedback?
3" Classic Edge Premium Bridle Strop
or this one.
http://www.fendrihan.com/latigo-stro...Path=116_76_78
Well guys i decided on Tony miller 3 inch steer hide strop.
As he is busy he put me on his waiting list and can't wait to have it in my hands and try it out.
Will post some pics when i get it.
