After gauging the popularity and reviews of my last Horween horsehide strops, including one from the Stallion, I'm happy to be offering them again, this time under online a new name!
The Luxury V is made with 5-9+ oz vegetable-tanned Horween horsehide. While some tend to be a bit slower than other horse strops, they're still relatively fast. I'd describe the draw as light to medium-light, with a silky, slick feeling and quieter sound. To achieve this, I sand the hides if there's any knap. That way, I get a smoother, more even stropping surface. As a straight shaver, I alternate between all my strops, made both by other artisans and myself. And this is among my favorites. I've also applied some strop balm to mine to moisten it a bit and protect from scratching, and this method's turned out really well. The only minor side effect is a slight darkening of the leather, but it remains a great performer and even feels a tad smoother. For the serious shaver, Horween horsehide is a dependable, yet luxurious stropping leather!
My Luxury V horsehide strops come with your preferred fabric and grips (priced upwardly), along with modular components for replacement and mix-and-match possibilities.
Product code: Shaving Innovations Luxury VI Horween Natural Horsehide online Strop