Strop not flat

[PeteRazor]

I bought a new 3" Latigo and I can't do a properly strop because it isn't flat. I've tried pressing my hand and the spine of my razor to flatten it but it's not working. What can I do to fix it? Is this a common problem? I though 3" would make things easier but I ended up using my cheaper 2" Filly with great results.

 

[Chimensch]

Have you talked to the vendor? What did they say about it?

 

[PeteRazor]

Have you talked to the vendor? What did they say about it?

I haven't yet that's why I haven't disclosed the retailer. I wanted to get feed back from an independent source first before contacting them. I'm also still on the fence whether I like straight shaving. When I was doing research before purchasing, I remember reading a thread where people were talking about this issue, that 2" strops while requiring you to learn an x pattern stroke, are flat. I ended up going with a 3" when I read positive comments and seeing they were recommended for beginners.

I'm a new shaver and didn't know if it was my technique or the strop needed to be broken in. After a number of weeks I got my technique down with the Filly and realized in comparison the 3" wasn't flattening out. I'm not sure if its uneven tension or just the leather.

 

[domino]

Check your razor also to make sure it is not warped.

 

[Moe]

Use a metal straight edge, ruler, square, etc. to check it.

 

[Tony Miller]

It certainly looks a bit cupped, it is not the razor.

If it is one of my strops send me a direct email and I'll explain how to fix it quickly and if that does not work I'll send you a replacement piece at no charge. No worries.

If it is someone elses, well, I'll just tell you how to fix it !

Thanks,
Tony

 

[PeteRazor]

Thx Tony, its not one of yours. I sent you a pm.

 

[Alacrity59]

It certainly looks a bit cupped, it is not the razor.

If it is one of my strops send me a direct email and I'll explain how to fix it quickly and if that does not work I'll send you a replacement piece at no charge. No worries.

If it is someone elses, well, I'll just tell you how to fix it !

Thanks,
Tony

A secret of the guild you are under pain of death not to share??? Come on man . . . we will not let on you told us.