10" Corium Board Strop

A great starter to stroping straight razors.

This is exactly what I purchased when starting out on my straight razor journey.

I didn't want to purchase a hanging strop just in case straight razor shaving wasn't for me.

Well, close to two years later, I still use the board strop while going through the multitude of straight razors I've acquired since my journey began. Does a great job on the razors as well as your confidence to move up to a hanging strop. As you add the hanging strop to your inventory, you can now use the board strop with the Chromium Oxide paste to add a new dimension to your finishing.

Highly recommend the board strop and "The Classic Edge" for their support and experience.

TL;DR - This stropping board is simple but sturdy and attractive with its nicely-finished hardwood base. Its four feet make it thoroughly stable for ease and safety in use. The 3" width should fully accommodate the entire length of a majority of straight razor blades. Without a doubt, a more convenient option for (nearly!) foolproof results than a hanging strop. A few extra details: I bought this item specifically to use after treating it with chromium oxide. Many view an abrasive-loaded strop as an essential bridge between stone sharpening and stropping with bridle (or similar) leather. For a straight razor user such as me who is still unsure about using sharpening stones himself, learning how to use a treated strop has been a great moment of progress for my maintenance routine. It took a vintage razor (my great-grandfather's) from offering only a passable shave to a nearly-tug-free, nearly-baby-bottom-smooth performance. I look forward to using it with both of my razors for many years to come.

Used this strop yesterday for the first time. Worked great, easy to use. Very happy with it.

Easy too use ....Great for starting off...just watch the video and start slow...keeps your razor in tip top shape...