As promised, here is my opinion of the balsa strop from Ray:
It arrived quickly and well packaged. The quality of the materials and construction are flawless. It effortlessly restored the edge on a tired blade. I found it much easier to use than my pasted leather strop. I actually ordered mine to be double-sided, but Ray felt that this might risk contamination of the 2 different pastes, so he wisely steered me toward 2 separate units, each of which is an efficient, good looking addition to my sharpening arsenal. Using the 2 balsa stops (one with the supplied green CrO, and the other with red paste) was all that was necessary to make my new Dovo shave ready.
I still feel guilty about paying so little for so much.
It came with felt pads as "feet". I added a 4inch-long handle which I find makes it easier to use on a fairly crowded desk. Also included was an additional packet of CrO. I think I'm set for years.
It arrived quickly and well packaged. The quality of the materials and construction are flawless. It effortlessly restored the edge on a tired blade. I found it much easier to use than my pasted leather strop. I actually ordered mine to be double-sided, but Ray felt that this might risk contamination of the 2 different pastes, so he wisely steered me toward 2 separate units, each of which is an efficient, good looking addition to my sharpening arsenal. Using the 2 balsa stops (one with the supplied green CrO, and the other with red paste) was all that was necessary to make my new Dovo shave ready.
I still feel guilty about paying so little for so much.
It came with felt pads as "feet". I added a 4inch-long handle which I find makes it easier to use on a fairly crowded desk. Also included was an additional packet of CrO. I think I'm set for years.
