Hi there,

I ordered the StraightRazorDesigns 3" Premium Horsehide Strop, with matched webbing for the backing.
It hasn't arrived yet, but I have a few questions as I'm very new to straight razor shaving:
Do I need to, or is it preferable to, treat the cloth or the leather surfaces with anything? I can easily get some neatsfoot oil from the local saddle place.
This will be my everday strop. When and how often should I use the fabric side? How does the fabric compare to the older canvas type fabric?
How many strokes is usually suitable?
If I just use the leather side before shaving most days, then every few shaves use the fabric side, should I get some chromium oxide spray for the fabric perhaps? Or do I just strop on the fabric dry and untreated as it comes?
I've read the beginners guides on here, and got some useful tips, but I don't know about this webbing fabric used on the SRD strop.

Thank you,
Sam.