Heirloom Razor Strop Co. & The Well Shaved Gentleman

Just a heads up that I have some new products as well as some old favorites back in production again as well as a President's Day sale going on.

For the sale, all of my Artisan level strops are discounted by $10 for the next week as well as my 4 side paddle strop.

Some old favorites that are back again are my 4 side paddles and my bench strops.


I have a new leather right now, a super fast Cordovan like steerhide shoulder with a really super light and fast draw. I have gotten favorable feedback from a tester on a sample I sent out and have them available now on my new 2019 website.

Thanks!

Tony Miller

Thanks for the heads up. I've been checking out your site and thinking of investing in a good strop. My big issue is I don't have a frame of reference for the the different draw types.

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Thanks for the heads up. I've been checking out your site and thinking of investing in a good strop. My big issue is I don't have a frame of reference for the the different draw types.

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I have tried pretty much all that Tony Miller offers and the latest is his Steer dovan and it’s very close in draw and feedback to a more expensive Córdovan

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Thanks for the heads up. I've been checking out your site and thinking of investing in a good strop. My big issue is I don't have a frame of reference for the the different draw types.

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My Premium Steerhide will have a fairly medium draw. Each hide can vary a little but for the most part it is a medium to light/medium. The newest Steer-dovan has a very fast, almost glassy draw. Very light. I may have a bit more of my Fast bridle coming and that has a light to medium draw, again depending on the hides. I am thinking the next batch will be closer to a medium based on how the full shoulders feel to me before cutting.

My DIY bridle strop seems to have very little draw, so a medium draw may be more to my liking. Thanks for the info.

Got in a really nice shipment of Horsehide direct from Horween this time so these are what they consider First Run Quality (bear in mind horsehide will have a few more natural range marks than my European sourced Steerhide but nothing that will have a negative effect on use).

It is a deep brown color with a light to medium, silky draw and at 5oz. weight is soft and supple to conform to any shaped razor's edge. Not quite a thin as Kangaroo but less than my Steerhide it. I matched it up with some slick black bridle caps and handles for a nice contrast.

Will have a small release early next week with more to come in a week or two with the next shipment.

Beautiful strops! I inherited a strop made by you, Mr. Miller, and despite the odd nick and a few scratches it remains my go-to and is something I hope to pass on some day.

Looks very nice in that hardware/color of ends, Tony. Nice choice.

Soft you say? Sounds like the texture of a Kamayama.

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Looks very nice in that hardware/color of ends, Tony. Nice choice.

Soft you say? Sounds like the texture of a Kamayama.

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My wife, who helps me with the business actually suggested I go with black on this one to create more contrast than the brown I usually use. I think she was spot on with this combo and as my supply of Fast Bridle runs out (it is no longer made at the tannery) I am going with this exact leather in either the black or a deep, dark chocolate brown as trim on all of my strops.

The softness on these is partly due to the thinness allowing a lot of flexibility along with a medium temper to the leather itself.

Got another batch or Horween Horsehide in this week. Really nice stuff and will also be bringing back my veg tanned, natural horsehide. I have not used that material for probably 7 or 8 years now but Horween sent me some really nice stuff. This leather is very firm and slick. Very low draw.

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Something special for April 1st! (A little April Fools Fun)

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An April 1st Special Edition !

My super light draw, slightly abrasive "Premium Newsprint" Strop made from Genuine daily newspapers !

The front component is a thin, slightly abrasive, biased and often inaccurate (sometimes even objectionable) selection from the local newspaper. It gives a very light and fast draw but with the pigment used in the ink giving a bonus polishing effect to your razors edge. Since newspapers are a natural products they may have small scars and range marks from the delivery process (throwing) or small stains from breakfast coffee or donuts.

I use only the finest local papers to produce these strops. I try to avoid segments with inaccurate stories, any content at the gutter or below the fold. The standard strop typically consists of the editorial pages but you can request the sports or real estate sections as options. These are available delivered in either morning or evening editions to suit your shave schedule or an optional special Sunday edition featuring the funny pages (+$1.00)

Please note that I use only hand selected pages from the finest newspapers of a major city to ensure the best quality. Do not confuse these strops with similar looking but vastly inferior copies or clones made from cheap convienence store tabloids.

It take more time to do this detail work but is the only proper way to make a quality product.

Thank you for joining along in a little APRIL FOOLS fun !

(While this is not a real product I am offering many have found that newspaper does make a very effective strop as the inks used are slightly abrasive and can indeed enhance an edge)

The Difference Is In The Details


https://heirloomrazorstrop.com/shop?...old-no-2-strop

Too bad Garfield hasn't died off yet, Tony, otherwise lovely new(s) strops! :p

Tony very good play for the day, the funny thing is though I have used folded newspaper on travel and it’s worked pretty well keeping my razor going

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Tony very good play for the day, the funny thing is though I have used folded newspaper on travel and it’s worked pretty well keeping my razor going

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It is very effective and I have used it myself so wanted to have a little fun with that concept. Maybe we can do a pass around on one of these !

Dang, I would pay that price for the ends and hardware no problem!

Tony

I love your strops, but I prefer the 3" wide ones. Is there any consideration of producing your premium newsprint strops in 3" width? :hmmm:

If not this year, how about April 1, 2020?

Well, for sure, the only missing component to these highly prized strops would be a Rizenfield strop sock made form the finest t-paper and paper towels available. No need to wash them when soiled. Just flush them. They will come with assorted kitchen prints when available and are priced to sell - $35 per 100. Happy first of the fourth!

Still want them!

Tony,

I have tried pretty much all you offer and would love to own another Grandpa Strop

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Tony,

I have tried pretty much all you offer and would love to own another Grandpa Strop

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I will send you an email. I have a small amount of that Spanish Bridle left.

Tony

My synthetic Vegan Friendly strops are back and now available in a 3" width !

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I have listed a bunch of vintage linen firehose on my website for the DIY guys. This is from 1964, genuine linen, unused but a take out from an old building. Fairly clean but a few small stains and the inevitable folds. Selling 26" pieces to allow for shrinkage in washing and also offering with a kit of hardware to complete your own strop.

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Running a little sale on my storefront for the next week or two. $10 off all of my Horsehide, Roughout, Plain and Vegan strops.


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My Premium Steerhide is back again after 8 months. A nice, nearly flaw free firm leather with a nice smooth, light draw. Available in 2 1/2" and 3" widths with D-ring grips or heavy 3-ply handles and either cotton or Genuine Flax Linen.

Also running a little sale on the last pieces of my Steerdovan, a fast, Cordovan like steerhide. I have a single 3" stop left in black and a pair of 2 1/2" strops in brown. All with D-ring grips and cotton. Handles can be added upon request and I can still make one of the 2 1/2" strops with a traditional, straight cut end if desired.

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Originally Posted by Tony Miller

My Premium Steerhide is back again after 8 months. A nice, nearly flaw free firm leather with a nice smooth, light draw. Available in 2 1/2" and 3" widths with D-ring grips or heavy 3-ply handles and either cotton or Genuine Flax Linen.

Also running a little sale on the last pieces of my Steerdovan, a fast, Cordovan like steerhide. I have a single 3" stop left in black and a pair of 2 1/2" strops in brown. All with D-ring grips and cotton. Handles can be added upon request and I can still make one of the 2 1/2" strops with a traditional, straight cut end if desired.

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If I didn’t have one of each, I’d buy one right now.

I bought the Steerdovan. Talk about Greased Lightening. This thing is super fast. I thought my Roo was fast when i got it. Not compared to this one. Tony says it will slow down after some use. Nice piece added to my collection. Thanks Tony!

Glad you like the Steerdovan. Have just a few piece left right now.

I must say ive stropped at least 15 razors on it and it is still slick as snot! It may be getting a little draw now. Maybe! Guessing 2k+ laps.

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Got another batch or Horween Horsehide in this week. Really nice stuff and will also be bringing back my veg tanned, natural horsehide. I have not used that material for probably 7 or 8 years now but Horween sent me some really nice stuff. This leather is very firm and slick. Very low draw.

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Tony I have used your red latigo for ten years now... finally decided to get another and purchased your horsehide. Very happy with it, and a nice compliment to the heavy-draw latigo... It's also a beautiful piece of leather that looks like it will age well.

I wish I had ordered linen a decade ago (my latigo has the cotton), but at least I have it now!

I was finally able to source 3" Genuine Flax Linen once again. It has been a few years since I was able to offer this and I am glad to have it back. I have updated my storefront to make this an option on any of my 3" Artisan grade strops.

This is a firm, but flexible material with no stretch and a nice herringbone weave. Nice natural woodsy aroma as well ! Genuine linen has a slightly abrasive surface to it and many feel it aids in achieving sharpness over standard cotton webbing.

2" and 2 1/2" genuine Flax Linen is also available.

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That is excellent news

Bob

That is the good stuff!

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That is the good stuff!

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Yes, it really is. I have a Neil Miller strop with the flax linen/English linen and would not want another strop without it.

Bob

The holidays are coming up fast and I just wanted to give some schedule updates on my last ordering and mailing dates if you want a Christmas delivery.

Last day to order for "expected" Christmas delivery in the contiguous USA is Dec. 19th, for Alaska & Hawaii is Dec. 17th. International orders (Canada, Europe, Australia) should be in by Dec. 12th and any other countries by Dec. 5th.

I do still have a good supply of both Horsehides and my Steerhide but sometimes these go really fast near the Holidays.

Looking for a good value strop for a beginner or just a tight budget? My "Plain" strops might be just what you need. Steerhide and two different tannages of Horsehide, D-ring grips and cotton second components in either 2 1/2" or 3" widths for just $50

You are a tough act to follow, Tony. You are keeping the bar pretty high. Some good looking strops there, at very competitive pricing.