tat2Ralfy
Well-Known Member
I was lucky enough to be able to purchase one of Torolf's wonderful Scrupleworks strops, it arrived in the week, carefully packaged and promptly sent.
I briefly handled 2 of these during the fundraiser, however I didnt dare to try either of them, for fear of marking them, so I was a little excited to try mine, of course I was well aware that they are made to high standard, and feel great in the hand, I have read great reviews from other owners as well, but until a few days ago I had no real idea how it would perform.
I could not be happier, the size is great, at 2" wide it is a little narrower than I am used to, but thats not a problem at all, the length too is spot on, the fixtures are sturdy enough to last and light enough to compliment it nicely.
The linen side has wowed me with the way it performs, its very smooth with for me a perfect amount of draw, after 60 laps a freshly Coticuled edge jumps up 1 point on the HHT scale, and the leather side is oh La La! a very nice draw indeed, not grabby like some latigo's I have used, but not Slippy like buffed leather either, just a nice balanced even draw, thats a joy to use, and the shaves have been quite divine, telling me that it not only feels nice to use, but does its job very very nicely indeed.
Thank you Torolf, this is a keeper and everyday user for sure
Best regards
Ralfson (Dr)
I briefly handled 2 of these during the fundraiser, however I didnt dare to try either of them, for fear of marking them, so I was a little excited to try mine, of course I was well aware that they are made to high standard, and feel great in the hand, I have read great reviews from other owners as well, but until a few days ago I had no real idea how it would perform.
I could not be happier, the size is great, at 2" wide it is a little narrower than I am used to, but thats not a problem at all, the length too is spot on, the fixtures are sturdy enough to last and light enough to compliment it nicely.
The linen side has wowed me with the way it performs, its very smooth with for me a perfect amount of draw, after 60 laps a freshly Coticuled edge jumps up 1 point on the HHT scale, and the leather side is oh La La! a very nice draw indeed, not grabby like some latigo's I have used, but not Slippy like buffed leather either, just a nice balanced even draw, thats a joy to use, and the shaves have been quite divine, telling me that it not only feels nice to use, but does its job very very nicely indeed.
Thank you Torolf, this is a keeper and everyday user for sure
Best regards
Ralfson (Dr)