Still trying to get the strop forum kicking? Yes I am!
Here's something to hopefully whet you guys' appetites and keep you coming back to the Strop section.
The title is an unofficial name (meaning I made it up) for Ambrose's three different leathers being used in his strops. The now-out of stock (But hopefully returning) Spanish Horsehide, the currently available Cordovan, and a soon-to-be leather that I will not state (I don't have Ambrose's permission. I don't know if this is an under-wraps thing until he's ready to mass-produce them, so we'll wait for his input)
From my experience with the Spanish Horsehide, and my reading with the Cordovan:
Spanish Horsehide: Higher draw than horsehide, but nowhere near latigo. It's got a raspy feel and feedback in the bucket-loads. I love this leather.
Cordovan: Low, luxurious draw (I'm expecting this to be like a fusion of English Bridle and sanded/buffed horsehide) and a rich chocolatey color.
Unnamed: a smooth, hard, tight surface, treated by Jose to make it smooth and buttery (paraphrased from a PM discussing the material).
And, obviously, the fit and finish is stelllar. I love the cotton that Jose uses, and everything feels great in the hand and in use. If it weren't for these strops, I'd still be frowning on the plain ends. Now I love them. Can't recommend, or commend, these strops enough
Now I play the waiting game for the Cordovan and other to show up.
Jose, if you don't mind me talking about the third leather let me know, or fill in the blanks for me.
Thanks!
Jeremy
Here's something to hopefully whet you guys' appetites and keep you coming back to the Strop section.
The title is an unofficial name (meaning I made it up) for Ambrose's three different leathers being used in his strops. The now-out of stock (But hopefully returning) Spanish Horsehide, the currently available Cordovan, and a soon-to-be leather that I will not state (I don't have Ambrose's permission. I don't know if this is an under-wraps thing until he's ready to mass-produce them, so we'll wait for his input)
From my experience with the Spanish Horsehide, and my reading with the Cordovan:
Spanish Horsehide: Higher draw than horsehide, but nowhere near latigo. It's got a raspy feel and feedback in the bucket-loads. I love this leather.
Cordovan: Low, luxurious draw (I'm expecting this to be like a fusion of English Bridle and sanded/buffed horsehide) and a rich chocolatey color.
Unnamed: a smooth, hard, tight surface, treated by Jose to make it smooth and buttery (paraphrased from a PM discussing the material).
And, obviously, the fit and finish is stelllar. I love the cotton that Jose uses, and everything feels great in the hand and in use. If it weren't for these strops, I'd still be frowning on the plain ends. Now I love them. Can't recommend, or commend, these strops enough
Now I play the waiting game for the Cordovan and other to show up.
Jose, if you don't mind me talking about the third leather let me know, or fill in the blanks for me.
Thanks!
Jeremy
