Which strop to get? Beginner suggestions?

Hi all,

I just purchased a shave-ready razor that will be shipping to me soon.

Now I am looking for a strop.

I'm thinking it should be 3" wide to make it a bit easier while I'm learning.

I was thinking I should get a canvas/linen + leather one, but maybe that is overkill for right now?

Any suggestions for specific strops would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Nevermind--ended up going with a Tony Miller heirloom + practice strop. I'll use the practice one for a bit until I feel confident I won't damage the nice one.

Morik said:

Nevermind--ended up going with a Tony Miller heirloom + practice strop. I'll use the practice one for a bit until I feel confident I won't damage the nice one.

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Tony makes an excellent strop, I have several and his attention to detail is wonderful.

Perfect, I was going to suggest a Tony Miller Plain Vanilla strop.

Just have patience and go slow to build muscle memory, you'll nick it when you try to go too fast or get distracted.

You chose well!

I was thinking of that scene when I told him he chose well! Thanks for the post!

I am also a new straight razor shaver. I am using a leather covered board strop. I like this because it forces me to concentrate on my technique and you can't get sloppy with it. I also use a home-made newspaper strop.