Thread: Neil Miller Napped Cowhide

Ordered a new strop from Neil Miller strop-shop co uk last week and it came today. 3" napped cowhide with real linen. Neil has an English leather company that's willing to supply him with natural leather with none of the waxes or dyes used to turn this leather into English bridle. He describes it as the natural color, lightly milled and having a nap similar to peach fuzz, velvety. It feels, to me, a little like suede. The leather measures 5/16" thick, by my eye using a metal ruler.

Anyway, I've wanted a strop for awhile without the finishes, and I really like this one. He describes the draw as fast and light. I'm used to Roo and SRD Premium I, light draws, so this one feels a little more medium to me, but that may just be me being used to very little draw. Looks good hanging next to one of his Shell Cordovan strops too!! They are quality strops as is his craftsmanship, and it shows.

Regards,

Howard

It's a beauty.
I decided a few months ago, that the first month my car is paid off, October, I believe, I'm going to get a Neil Miller strop.
I can't wait.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

It's a beauty.
I decided a few months ago, that the first month my car is paid off, October, I believe, I'm going to get a Neil Miller strop.
I can't wait.

You won't regret it either!!

Beautiful piece,
I bet with a bit of use the draw will lighten up some.
I can't wait to hear how it performs.

Good Sir - it most certainly *is* gorgeous, and I'm certain you'll find her a joy for life. I was fortunate to try some of Neil's *real* linen - and it completely changed my (quite obsessive/excessive) stropping. . I never could understand guys saying they were making do w/ 20-40 strokes on leather. Now that's my story too. More, and things smooth out too much. The linen is just wonderful. . Happy for you. You're gonna love it.

You have chosen wisely! I have the prototype of that on a Lipshaw strop. It is my favorite finishing strop. Also Tarkus has fallen in love with the stuff. He calls it the "white carpet" ! Amazing leather! It gets better and better!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

You have chosen wisely! I have the prototype of that on a Lipshaw strop. It is my favorite finishing strop. Also Tarkus has fallen in love with the stuff. He calls it the "white carpet" ! Amazing leather!

Thanks for the info. This was the first time I had seen this leather and ordered it right then. After feeling it my thoughts were "this should be great for finishing".

As Sharptonn said it is magical stuff. I wanted something like the Dovo Russian I cut my teeth with when I started with straights. This stuff is even better much nicer draw and finer nap.
You will love it more each time you use it.
Enjoy it Howard
Darl (Tarkus)

There are several very well made and efficient strops available to straight shavers in a variety of leathers and finishes but there are none that surpass Neil Miller's level of construction expertise and stropping efficiency. His work and materials are as good as it gets, period.

Originally Posted by lz6

There are several very well made and efficient strops available to straight shavers in a variety of leathers and finishes but there are none that surpass Neil Miller's level of construction expertise and stropping efficiency. His work and materials are as good as it gets, period.

Well-said, Bob!

Gawd, Neil will need TWO pillows to rest his head upon tonite!