Thread: Are these strops good ones?

Originally Posted by syslight

the 'bay is not really a good choice for strops.

I beg to differ on 1 point Jim. the 2nd strop you mention is from Star shaving who sells through his web site as well as some ebay sales on occasion.

I have 2 star shaving strops and have previously owned a whipped dog. I would rate the Star Strops well above the one I had from whipped dog.

So ebay is not always a bad choice, just know who your buying from.

Thanks for the input on Star. I've actually been liking my WD but have been wanting to move up to something nicer looking. Was thinking of a TM but I'll hold off and get a Star Big Mama first.

Originally Posted by dyimages

I beg to differ on 1 point Jim. the 2nd strop you mention is from Star shaving who sells through his web site as well as some ebay sales on occasion.

I have 2 star shaving strops and have previously owned a whipped dog. I would rate the Star Strops well above the one I had from whipped dog.

So ebay is not always a bad choice, just know who your buying from.

Sorry if you took that to mean i was impugning the quality of character of the star strop or it's makers. the fact is that unless you are careful the 'bay is full of "strop shaped" pieces of leather. the other comment about the star strop was that the wider ones are often easier to use.
and if i had a choice of buying on the bay or at the makers website i would use their website.

sorry for the misunderstanding.

jim

My strop is an Illinois Razor Co. #827. Definitely a good first strop. And you can't argue with the price.
Just my thoughts
kurt

I have two strops from Star Shaving. I think they are a great strop for the money, and Star is an honest outfit. While I have not bought anything from Larry at Whipped Dog, I have heard good things about him. Best, John

Originally Posted by syslight

"the fact is that unless you are careful the 'bay is full of "strop shaped" pieces of leather."

I don't think some are even leather. LOL

Sorry