Need advice on a strop

[nathanb]

Well, I have been straight shaving for a little under a month and after about 15 shaves I am pretty sure that this is something I will stick with.

However, I am not very happy with the strop I have. It is a Dovo Cowide Linen Strop. And it is not the quality I am not happy with but rather the size. It is very small, 1.75" by 13.2". It will be a great travel strop (if I ever travel with a straight) but I want something bigger for daily use. I just feel like a longer and a bit wider strop would be better.

Any suggestions?

I don't really need anything super nice and would not like to spend tons of money on a strop but want something of good quality that is going to help my straight razors' edges.

I was looking at the El Toro from Rup Razor but am open to other suggestions.

Thanks,

 

[Luc]

I started with that one. Yes, it's narrow and when you switch to a 2.5" or 3" it's a huge difference. My advice would be to stick to the Dovo for as long as you can. You will probably nick the strop, that's why.

 

[pelicano]

My first strop was a Fromm cowhide 2 1/2 wide ($30 at amazon). Heck, I beat the crap out of that strop.

That would be my recommendation. Don't know El Toro.

 

[dancraig]

My first strop...also thin.

 

[Muscles]

Keep the Dovo as long as you can for reasons already stated.

The El Toro is a very nice strop, made of the same material as the filly. The difference is obviously the size and the option of a second component. It has a nice amount of draw and Ken does a great job with the leather - I believe they are very good value for money.