Strop break-in: dumb it down please!
Hi all, post #1 brand spankin' newbie here. I really need some Pre-preschool info on breaking in some hanging stropes I have. I picked up 3 of the extra-wide Dovo hanging stropes from Classic Shaving, strope conditioner, red, and green paste, and I already had a nice flat piece of pumice. The stropes are a soft light tan on one side, and a harder dark finish on the other. OK... here's the "dumb-it-down part". Are both sides "stropable" since it is a one piece strop, and does not have a linen component? If not (red-in-the-face feeling dumb) which side do I use?? Also, any tips/tricks on breaking them in would be welcome.
Somewhat in my own defense, I did purchase the Lynn Abrams DVD and followed every bouncing ball, and found it all extremely helpful. However, on this one, it just started a few steps up the stairs from where I'm standing. Also, I did get 2 of the double-sided extra-wide FI paddle stropes, and all 4 diamond pastes. I'm sort of hedging my bets and going to try them all to see which one I like the best.
OK, I realize that's sort of many questions, and a tall order, so I thank you all in advance for tackling any part of this.