Strops

[Greg]

Gday guys I have been given one of my old mans Straight razors and i am now looking at buying a Strop what should I be looking for? I have looked at Ebay and there are lots for around the $20 mark.

 

[Havachat45]

Hi Greg,
I have no experience with the ones that you mention.
Amazon have an Illinois 127 - http://www.amazon.com/Fromm-IRS127-...1444732765&sr=8-1&keywords=illinois+strop+127 - which I was going to get until I found the Star Shaving Supplies ones,
http://shop.starshaving.com/product.sc?productId=51&categoryId=2
(I have two Big Mama's)
Hope this helps