I've been using my 2 inch red Latigo from maggards for a while. I'm looking to get a 3". not trying to spend a lot of money but I'd like something of similar quality or a little better. any suggestions would be appreciated.
looking for a 3" strop
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I have a Star Shaving 3 inch "OVB" strop and am very pleased with the quality and the feel of it. Mine is the brown one. I did read that one of the owners of the company has been sick and production and shipping has been very slow recently. Might be worth a look - see.
Good luck.
Pete <:-}
Good luck.
Pete <:-}
As far as I have been able to gather this is a great strop. Not 3" but it should do great. http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman....3290F8723D4731DD4D176945E07406.m1plqscsfapp03 Don't have one myself but this has a great reputation.
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Another with good reviews http://www.whippeddog.com/products/view/rich-man-strop
I will be getting one soon from either one. Well in the next few months that is.
I will be getting one soon from either one. Well in the next few months that is.
I agree on the Star Shaving post above.
All three are excellent choices. All three seem to get great reviews.I can't say I have any experience with any. I have a crappy practice strop and a vintage that can't be used anymore.
I have the "Plain Vanilla" from Tony Miller (The Well Shaved Gentleman) and love it. (as does everyone else I've ever seen comment)
I have the 2" Bridle from Star Shaving, very impressed with quality, especially for the price.
Also have a used "poor man's" from Whipped Dog and it does the job great as well.
I have the 2" Bridle from Star Shaving, very impressed with quality, especially for the price.
Also have a used "poor man's" from Whipped Dog and it does the job great as well.
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I ended up getting the 3" black Latigo from SRD.
Great choice, I have one and can say that you'll love it. It has a certain sound when you strop on it. I prefer the TM cotton component over the SRD poly webbing though.
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Just a note on the star shaving strops...they have a great reputation, especially for value, so I made an order a couple weeks ago. I haven't yet had any communication from Star Shaving, not even an acknowledgment of order received. They have my money, though. Kinda frustrating.
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yes I was going to buy one and I heard the same the customer service is not so great so I ended up getting a different one somewhere else.
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yeah I already have one in a two inch so I figured I might as well just get the 3 inch and the same one because I already know I like it I may buy a different kind of leather for my 2 inch and change it out to see if I like that next time.
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I love the 3" strops, and almost never use my 2.5"...
I have a Bridal and a Latigo from SRD. I enjoy using both and they are usually available. Both tend to be a medium draw.
I also have a Hierloom (TM) Old #2 Artisan Steer that is extremely fast draw, if you like that. Hard to get one of these guys, though... Tony is waiting for leather, and those of us who own them usually dont sell them.
Oops! Just realized you posted that you bought a SRD Latigo! Congrats!
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I really like this new strop. Used it the other day.
PRC makes a nice three inch strop, the strops from SRD are also very nice. I have both the 3" and 2.5" inch strops. I prefer the 2.5 and the X stroke.
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No kidding? That's the first I've heard someone say that. To each his own. I like not needing the x stroke. Same with my hones. If i could afford everything in 3" I would.
I have a Portland Razor strop. It quite nice -well designed with quality fit and finish. I've never wanted for more.
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Good!
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That's good to hear. Being happy with your purchase is what it's all about! Don't ever let anyone tell you that you need anything else.
