The Tony Miller Practice Strop

[Spatterdash]

You don't need to do much research to realize how vital a practice strop is when getting started. I didn't need much convincing that when I purchase a Tony Miller Artisan strop, I'm gonna get the practice.

I have a technical question concerning the practice strop. How wide is it? It seems to me that learning a redundant motion on the practice would translate better to the Artisan, as a student stropper, so I want the two strops to match in width for technique.

Those of you who own one, how wide is it? Also, is it the same length as the Artisan?

[kicker245]

Mine is a little over 2 1/2 inches wide, and 19 inches long. It's almost the same length as my Artisan. Hope that helps

[RetroGrouch]

Mine's a bit narrower, at 2 3/8 x 19".

[Spatterdash]

Thanks to both of you, yes!

That does help. Now I feel comfortable getting a 2 1/2 inch Artisan to match the practice strop. Much appreciated.

[Tony Miller]

The width is not as important as simply learning to roll the razor at the end of each stroke..............the whole purpose of the practice strop. The narrower width forces the X pattern which is a good thing. The end stroke/slide to the side/flip the razor part is where the nicks occur. I think it is easier to strop on a wide strop, not doing an X than it is doing an X and the extra shifting to the side step may be a stumbling block in the beginning.
So, if you learn on a narrow strop, doing an X you should find a straight up and down easier.

Tony