I forgot to mention a problem. I noticed that the segment profile of the strop is "cupping" as I have seen the term mentioned before. When I perform the "X" pattern while stropping, if I'm not careful, the toe of the razor (square point) may mark the strop. If I do keep some light constant pressure enough to flatten the cupping, there's not issues. I did have a hard time using the X pattern due to this reason.

Is this a common issue. I know I've read of a fix before, and I'll find it. I just didn't expect it to happen to such a new strop. Either that, or I mistreated the strop some way where now it's not as it should be.