2, 2 1/2, 3 in. Strop! What do you use?
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To answer your question, 2.
To answer your question, 2.
3. Because its easier. No, I don't use an X. I do with a 2.5, so I don't see much point in one of those. Easier to do an X on a 2" IMHO.
I have a 2" at the moment but will probably buy a 3" eventually so I won't have to do the X pattern!
I alternate between 2" and 2.5" being my favorite. For some reason I have yet to fully understand, the 2" strop feels faster.
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Not only are they cheaper, but the X pattern is a way of life. YMMV and all that.
Not only are they cheaper, but the X pattern is a way of life. YMMV and all that.
I use a 3" strop.
I just bought a TM 3" because I asked him and that's what he said would be best.
/thread ? (I mean TM said so...)
/thread ? (I mean TM said so...)
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Thank you for your replies. I am still debating which I will get but it appears I will gravitate toward the 3" TM, but I wish he still carried the beginner strop. If anyone has upgraded and wants to sell the TM beginner, you can PM me. Money is a bit tight as wife is going through Cancer treatment.
Thanks again
Phil
Thanks again
Phil
I have the 3. You can purchase Tony's strops without the linen component, which trims the cost a bit. It is really a better deal than the old beginner strop, as it can be upgraded later.
yeah I just got the regular 3" in latigo and it dropped the price a fair bit. Nothing too fancy, but you know it'll work perfectly
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? Sorry to hear that! I have a well used Latigo and canvas with dees. There is one nick to watch out for when stropping and as an assortment of insignificant scratches but it is fully functional and well seasoned. PM me your address and I will lend it to you "long term."Cancer treatment
That is very gentlemanly of you Henry.
I have a 2", a 2.5" and held in my hands once a 3"
I worry about cupping, which the wider strops seem to be prone to.
Even my 2" shows signs of this. The 3" I looked at had a definite cup shape to it. My 2.5" is a different leather (the others are latigo and this is a suede-like leather) and shows no hint of cupping.
So, my favorites are the 2" latigo (only minor cupping and nice draw) and the 2.5 suede (no cupping at all, but draw seems a little lacking and is somewhat uneven).
Still looking for perfection but tired of spending $60 - $70 bucks for each attempt. I'll wait until I hear of "sure thing".
About X-pattern. It feels natural to me. I'm pretty sure I would use it even on a 3" strop. With the X-pattern you don't need to line things up perfectly so I suspect it would make life easier even with a 3" strop.
I worry about cupping, which the wider strops seem to be prone to.
Even my 2" shows signs of this. The 3" I looked at had a definite cup shape to it. My 2.5" is a different leather (the others are latigo and this is a suede-like leather) and shows no hint of cupping.
So, my favorites are the 2" latigo (only minor cupping and nice draw) and the 2.5 suede (no cupping at all, but draw seems a little lacking and is somewhat uneven).
Still looking for perfection but tired of spending $60 - $70 bucks for each attempt. I'll wait until I hear of "sure thing".
About X-pattern. It feels natural to me. I'm pretty sure I would use it even on a 3" strop. With the X-pattern you don't need to line things up perfectly so I suspect it would make life easier even with a 3" strop.
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Cancer treatment
Wow Fantastic! PM sent and Thank you
As far as the Cancer treatment, It is terrible, just when she starts to feel somewhat good, It is time for more and then she feels terribly ill. The doc says she will be on the regimen for at least a year.
This little shaving ritual if you will, takes my mind off of it for a bit and I am finding it very enjoyable.
Phil, I will pray for you and your wife. Stay strong, she will always need it.
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Henry, you are a stand up gentleman.
Thank you Henry !
Tony
Tony
Very generous Henry 
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To Henry:
I received the Strop yesterday. It is wonderful.
A very special " Thank You " from both myself and my wife.
She said, " You have a very kind heart and May God bless you in every way. "
Phil and Sandy
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