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apswartz



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Location: Raleigh, NC
PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:35 pm    Post subject: My Illinois Strop Reply with quote
This is the strop I have purchased...

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522944/817101.htm
http://www.executive-shaving.co.u...rops/illinois-razor-strop-206.php

I am very new to this. What has your experience been like?
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ples



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks sweet to me!
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hoglahoo



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That is a pretty good strop.  I tried one out.  Good quality and gets the job done

My personal preference leans more toward a softer texture though, maybe because of the razors I use.  dunno

PS when you strop before your shave when do you stop stropping?
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apswartz



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
hoglahoo wrote:
That is a pretty good strop.  I tried one out.  Good quality and gets the job done

My personal preference leans more toward a softer texture though, maybe because of the razors I use.  dunno

PS when you strop before your shave when do you stop stropping?


at about 30 swipes.
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d.monroe



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like something my daddy used to use on my bottom!  
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maierar



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very nice looking strop.  My problem is that I am pretty lazy, so I prefer a 3 inch strop (don't have to worry about X pattern).
If the razor has a good edge, I normally do 25 passes on the linen and 50 in the leather.
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