Thread: Need new good quality strop

Guys i have a Kohl & Laiback(aka "herold" cowhide strop) from the Superior Shave and really like it but has no linen side.


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.

Originally Posted by traps38

Wow i really like their buffalo strop.
But 35$ for shipping really hurts.

I am still on the new side so this maybe a stupid question.
But what is exactly does light draw and heavy draw mean?
Would you recommend the buffalo strop?

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.

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.



Howard

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

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.

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.



Howard

Howard,thank you very much for taking the time to explain this light and heavy draw to me.

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.

Originally Posted by traps38

I guess the only way is to buy one and try it.

Hey Traps,

You're welcome!!

Your last sentence is the best description of Hone, Razor, Strop.... Acquisition Disorder.....HAD, RAD, SAD I've seen!!

from fellow AD-er!!

Howard

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

Hey Traps,

Your welcome!!

Your last sentence is the best description of Hone, Razor, Strop.... Acquisition Disorder.....HAD, RAD, SAD I've seen!!

from fellow AD-er!!

Howard

OHHH YEAHHHHH !!!!!!!!!

i GOT IT AND I LIKE IT.