Thread: How to Correctly use a strop

I recently purchased a new straight razor, strop, and strop paste from The Art Of Shaving. Prior to this I had been using a disposable blade straight razor but wanted to invest in a good quality shaving set. I am curious on how to use the strop. One side is cloth like and the other leather. Which one do I use first? When do I use the strop paste? and on what side is the paste applied? I have watched a few youtube videos but none seem to use the cloth side nor do they mention the strop paste.