02-12-2023, 07:36 PM
Most straight razor shavers use a hanging strop, and back in the day barbers had a hanging strop attached to their chairs. I recommend a 3" hanging strop. I'm not aware of any paddle strop available today which is wide or long enough for optimal use.
Why do you feel a paddle strop is more convenient?
Why do you feel a paddle strop is more convenient?
02-12-2023, 08:41 PM
You asked for thoughts:
Some folks like them for travel - the Superior Shave and Classic Shaving are the only places I know of that currently sells them.
Why you might want one -
1. no need to hang it. I just use a hanger and the closet bar, but others may prefer a more elegant solution.
2. They're slightly less expensive (depending on choices) than similar hanging options - but there's a reason for this.
Why you might not:
1. less leather and stropping surface. Paddle strops are generally shorter, and more narrow than hanging.
2. somewhat limiting - you get 2 sides. On hanging strops you usually get 4. These 'other' sides are handy for sharpening paste if you are inclined to use it.
Mine is a Tony Miller hanging strop (now called Heirloom Strop Co.).
Check them out for a reasonably priced beginner's hanging strop if you go that way. I like the 'D' rings, others prefer handles.
Another option for a 'first' strop is whipped dog razors. They sell a very inexpensive, no-frills 3" hanging strop that you won't feel too bad about messing up.
Some folks like them for travel - the Superior Shave and Classic Shaving are the only places I know of that currently sells them.
Why you might want one -
1. no need to hang it. I just use a hanger and the closet bar, but others may prefer a more elegant solution.
2. They're slightly less expensive (depending on choices) than similar hanging options - but there's a reason for this.
Why you might not:
1. less leather and stropping surface. Paddle strops are generally shorter, and more narrow than hanging.
2. somewhat limiting - you get 2 sides. On hanging strops you usually get 4. These 'other' sides are handy for sharpening paste if you are inclined to use it.
Mine is a Tony Miller hanging strop (now called Heirloom Strop Co.).
Check them out for a reasonably priced beginner's hanging strop if you go that way. I like the 'D' rings, others prefer handles.
Another option for a 'first' strop is whipped dog razors. They sell a very inexpensive, no-frills 3" hanging strop that you won't feel too bad about messing up.
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