Whats the difference?

[Steve M]

I am about to place an order from The Invisible Edge for my first razor and strop.
I have decided to get the Dovo Special with Tortoise Shell Scales but cannot decide on the strop.
As a beginner and with bathroom space at a premium i have decided to go for a paddle type. Invisible edge sell 2, one with a wooden handle and one on tensioner springs with a handle.
Whats the difference? and what will suit a newby like me?

[crankymoose]

I didn't see the one with the wooden handle on the site, but if it is a Dovo then they are generally a little more narrow and shorter then a tensioner strop, they are still fine strops but due to there being smaller require you do more laps then with a larger strop, assuming both you are comparing have similar leather. I got a small Streich-Riemen strop from shavingshop.com one side has green paste the other smooth leather, for daily use I prefer my larger Tony Miller strop but for touch ups or travel that little strop is great.