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I'm happy that I was able to preserve the stamps on the Clydesdale and the C-Mon, at least! Although I did slip with my brush and smear the lower stamp on the Clydesdale, but it's not bad. It just...

yeah, exactly the same! what a shame

Well, I think the Clydesdale and the C-Mon are finished! They are nice and hydrated, very supple. I cleaned the linens, which was very necessary (see the bathtub photo after I was finished - gross!)....

I finally had a bit of time to work on these strops today. I sanded them down, brushed them with a horse hair brush and wiped them with a damp cloth. After I photographed them, I applied some saddle...

Well, I've only completed one in my life so far, but it was a lot easier than restoring a razor!

It has a big scratch, almost a gouge, to get rid of. Other than that it's in great shape.
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Thanks! I was also thinking of a vinegar soak, in addition to this. Only for the C-Mon,...

They would be mostly for my own use, but I might be able to part with one to sent to you, Theoman - I'd know it was going to a good home!

I'm planning to post pics throughout the process, too.

So I have 3 strops to work in, hopefully I will be able to begin soon. I don't have a suitable workspace in my apartment, so I have to wait until it's nice enough to work outside. And it snowed again...