garyhaywood
Well-Known Member
i have several strops from cowhide to horse hide and litigo.
the english bridle or latigo strop have light to very heavy draw .The horse hide , cowhide have a very nice slick light draw that i have to say i prefer.
What is the advantage of a strop that gives so much more draw? Compared to a cowhide or kanayama with a very light draw? I 'm not sure on the differance or reason behind heavy draw, all i no is it can make stropping a little less comfortable. I feel as if i have to use more pressure with heavy draw and have to hold on to the razor as the razor can get draged back alitte. I have to hold on to the scales to keep the razor straight if you understand what i'm trying to explain. I have found that rubbing the latigo with my fore arm lightens the draw which is great that i can do this to reduce the draw considerbly.
gary
the english bridle or latigo strop have light to very heavy draw .The horse hide , cowhide have a very nice slick light draw that i have to say i prefer.
What is the advantage of a strop that gives so much more draw? Compared to a cowhide or kanayama with a very light draw? I 'm not sure on the differance or reason behind heavy draw, all i no is it can make stropping a little less comfortable. I feel as if i have to use more pressure with heavy draw and have to hold on to the razor as the razor can get draged back alitte. I have to hold on to the scales to keep the razor straight if you understand what i'm trying to explain. I have found that rubbing the latigo with my fore arm lightens the draw which is great that i can do this to reduce the draw considerbly.
gary