So I'm ready for a nice strop. Having never used anything but the Whipped Dog "Poor Man," I haven't had an opportunity to develop much in the way of preferences, but here's what I'm thinking:

Width: Probably 2.5" to 3."

Handles: Probably leather. Looks more comfortable, and it seems like D-rings would be more likely to mess up whatever it's attached to. Especially if dropped.

Material: Total confusion. Latigo? Bridle leather? Horse butt? How much does it matter? And the cloth side - linen, cotton, nylon, felt - my head is starting to spin.

Maker: Walkin' Horse? Star Shaving? Premier? Fromm? Somebody else?

Price: Somewhat flexible. Bang for the buck is more important than the absolute number of bucks.

Thanks in advance for any insight.