Steve, in "A Curious Obvservation' describes a 'stroping pyramid'.

I'd like to throw in my observations about stroping and the draw. I use one of Tony's 3" heirloom strops.

First, I've found that there is a strong draw after applying Lexol, but this decreases after a few days. I really don't like using Lexol because it seems to form a coating on the leather that does not penetrate. I saddle-soaped my strop and now I just rub it down my palm, coating with skin oil.

Second, I've also found that the draw increases as I strop.

I'm now of the opinion that as a blade is stroped, it is heated by friction, and that the draw increases as it warms.

Has anyone else found similar results?

Tom