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Pulling too hard was my problem. Everyone said to make the strop tight but use very light pressure with the razor. I think that allows the strop to wrinkle, based on how it's attached to the wall,...

Well, it uses a grommet at the end with a leather tie. I may be pulling too hard and it's buckling at that grommet. I'll lighten up a bit. Thanks.

Later that day: I let up a bit on the strop...

I'm a newbie, and I have one of those Rup $20 strops (2"). The strop is tied to a towel rack, so I'm stropping up from my waist. When I get to the top of the stroke I've noticed the strop is cupped...