Thread: First Strop

Well, Straight Razor Designs is in Ohio. They have the paddle with interchangeable components, that's a nice option.
I think I would go with an established razor vendor and stay away from the discount knife places. Ruprazor also has a strop for 22.00 if cost is an issue.

RupRazor - Strops

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Originally Posted by hitman154

Thanks for all the feedback. Still trying to find my place with using a straight razor.
The reason why I was looking at this strop is because I have read over and over again that first time users will mess up a strop just trying to get used to using it. I got a great deal on a Dovo razor through this place and it came to me in mint condition with a nice edge, so wasn't sure if I would have the same luck with a strop. They sell a few of the strops mentioned in this form and in some others too, but really wasn't sure about details and what exactly makes a good strop. My ideal would be to find someplace local that sells them that could point me in the right direction but I am not having much luck with that.

I am just gonna say this because Ace already opened the can.. The modular strop by far is a good one for starters simply because the surfaces are magnetic and easily replaceable and they are actually not that expensive either. I honestly wished that I STARTED with one of em.. I mean if a paddle strop is what you want that is. I know it's a matter of preference and such.. but when i said earlier about spending 50% MORE than i would have just buying a good strop out right I wasn't kidding. My wife found my receipts and asked why I had gotten so many strops, and when I told her what happened (and believe me when i tell you my jaw HIT the floor when she said this) she said "Well why in the SMEG didn't you get the GOOD one first and SAVE some MONEY!" I just stared at my penny pinching love in complete disbelief and just stuttered out.. "B-b-b-buuut the good one was expensive." Then she says "Well getting stuff cheap is for women.. I know how guys have to have quality stuff you all break it waaaay too fast.. Us girls can make even the cheapest shoes last a long time."

SO.. There ya go.. and I love my wife dearly but that woman can squeeze a penny until it turns to pure copper and wilts..

I recommend the Big Mommas from Star Shaving Supplies for around $25.

Leather Hanging Strops

I myself have a Latigo Big Daddy, great draw, nice felt, already broken in and good quality leather. 3 inches wide too, which, when moving up from a little 2 inch Enzo, was very tricky to learn and I have already nicked it twice (a little sanding got them out). Chicago screws let you replace the leather if need be.

Big Mamas are great beginner strops and good for advanced users too.