I need a strop and I just need to know if I will be fine buying a cheap one on eBay. I'm sure not all strops are the same, but I'm I really going to suffer if I don't get a nice one?
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Correction... that should read, Am I... not I'm I
Many people here recommend the Filly as a good, cheap starter strop. https://ruprazor.com/store/index.ph...category_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=32
Avoid unfamiliar ebay shaving items. - PSA.
Yeah. I have three of the "almost free" strops from China I got from eBay. While the vendor did deliver in a timely fashion, the strops are junk.
Avoid the really cheap eBay stuff. Small dimensions and inferior material. Look at Whipped Dog's Poor Man's strop or the offerings from Star Shaving.
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Thanks guys. Buca is honing for me and I read that he has beginner strops. I think I will just get one from him
Great choice.
That's a great plan. I put a few nicks in my first strop--a cheapie from Amazon. Then I purchased a Mountain Mike after I knew what I was doing. Fortunately, I have not put a single nick in that one.
FYI. You'll see an edit post link on the bottom of anything you post right next to where is says Reply. I use this all the time to fix typos and change or add to a post once I read it.
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I picked up one from him when he was kind enough to hone a couple razors for me. Wow did those razors come back sharp. There's no doubt that Bill definitely knows how to sharpen a razor.
The strop is cheap but it get's the job done, so I'd say it was a good purchase for me while I'm getting started. It has a cloth piece and well as the leather strap, so it's nice to have both. Since I was already paying postage back for the razors it made total sense to add the strop in there. Definitely good to learn on something like this instead of ruining a $100 plus strop. I wouldn't worry about finding the best cheap strop as you'll probably end up replacing it anyway. There's a strong chance that you'll accidentially cut it while you're learning as well. Picking something up and getting started is more important than finding the best of the cheap ones.
I figure I should wait a bit longer but I've already been looking at some of the really nice strops.
This one will get me by nicely until I replace it.
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Thanks... I will definitely use the edit next time. I learn something every time I log in here.
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Thanks for all the advice guys
Inexpensive strops are capable of keeping the razor in shape. I used one exclusively for a month and had no issues at all. While we all usually end up with better more expensive strops, some of these work fine. I have a kangaroo strop(very thin leather) that gives me the same feedback as I get from the thin strops. And you end up with a travel strop if you upgrade.
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Yeah we will have to discuss buying one after you get the razor. I hope it gets there today.
