Beginner Strop?

[Cmaster03]

Okay, I'm looking at getting my first straight -gulp- and I'll need a strop. I've already seen the Rup Filly mentioned and it seems like a decent idea. A $20 beginner strop seems to make sense in case you cut it or mess it up, being a newbie.

Any other thoughts for a first strop? Figured this would be a good place to ask.

Do I need to go ahead and step up to something that is Linen or cotton, too ?

Forgive me if I'm asking poorly thought-out questions, but I've started my research but haven't gotten REALLY into it due to time constraints.

Thanks for any input, gents.

 

[Leche]

Your on the right track with the Filly. You can contact Tony Miller for a practice strop also.

 

[leighton]

If Tony's open for business, I recommend a cotton/leather combo strop + his practice strop. Otherwise, the Filly is a great deal if your not sure about sticking with straights.

 

[keenedge]

The Perfect Edge has a note on their website that they'll put together a Beginner's Kit. I contacted them a while back and it sounded like they would sell the strop separately, if you didn't want the razor. If you're interested, I'd contact them.

http://www.theperfectedge.com/

 

[zippo]

A flat leather belt from a $2 shop will work as good or better than a cheep starter strop and it dosn`t matter how many you bugger in the process of learning
kind regards Peter

 

[cityjim]

Okay, I'm looking at getting my first straight -gulp- and I'll need a strop. I've already seen the Rup Filly mentioned and it seems like a decent idea. A $20 beginner strop seems to make sense in case you cut it or mess it up, being a newbie.

Any other thoughts for a first strop? Figured this would be a good place to ask.

Do I need to go ahead and step up to something that is Linen or cotton, too ?

Forgive me if I'm asking poorly thought-out questions, but I've started my research but haven't gotten REALLY into it due to time constraints.

Thanks for any input, gents.

Ken over at ruprazor.com has exactly what you are looking for . And at the prices you desire .

http://ruprazor.com/store/index.php...category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=32


cityjim