Budget/Beginner Strop

[EvilPhish]

I'm on a pretty tight budget regarding my shave supplies and was wondering if this strop, the '3" Big Daddy' over at Star Shaving is a good option.

Thought and/or advice regarding possible alternatives are appreciated too, my budget is pretty well capped (for a strop) around $50 or so, unless there's an extremely persuasive argument for increasing it.

 

[Kentos]

If you want to really go cheap, any 2 to 3" strip of high quality leather will be more than good enough for a beginner strop. If you are handy you can customize it however you want.

Otherwise your selection are good, but for a beginner strop I would go even cheaper, a la the "poor man strop."

 

[mwhitcraft]

Star shaving also has a great beginner strop that is cheaper than the big daddy and perfect to learn on. I would get proficient with it, then go with the big daddy

 

[sychodelix]

Don't pay too much, believe me. Get a cheapie to start with, even if it's just a strip of tandy leather stretched and glued to balsa. You will cut it. I didn't think I would. I was wrong. lol

I was lucky enough to practice on a homemade paddle strop given to me by a friend first. Sandpaper is your friend, and can smooth out nicks. Just make sure you perfect your technique before you get a nice one.

 

[tomjr]

i have cut so many and i have been stropping for years.

 

[Alum of Potash]

Star shaving also has a great beginner strop that is cheaper than the big daddy and perfect to learn on. I would get proficient with it, then go with the big daddy

+1. Start out narrow and the rest becomes easier. And it will make a great travel strop later.

 

[EvilPhish]

Awesome, thanks for the advice guys, going with something simpler from Star. I appreciate it!