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02-19-2018, 12:58 AM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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I figure using it lightly once a year on my shell...
I figure using it lightly once a year on my shell strop that gets a lot of love won’t hurt, seems to have quality ingredients from a company that Horween uses on there leathers and according to...
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02-17-2018, 09:40 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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Here is some info on the Venetian shoe cream from...
Here is some info on the Venetian shoe cream from the maker, if it’s suggested by Horween to use it then I figure it’s safe to use but use at your discretion gents,
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02-17-2018, 12:23 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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Well I received my bottle yesterday and applied...
Well I received my bottle yesterday and applied what I call a small amount and let dry to a light haze per the directions then used a cotton cloth to lightly buff then used my horse hair brush to...
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02-15-2018, 04:52 AM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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I am currently in strop therapy and as such I...
I am currently in strop therapy and as such I have to fight the addiction to buy another, over the past several years I have gone thru so many strops chasing that perfect draw, I currently have one...
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02-15-2018, 04:48 AM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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I have used renaissance wax on razors and scales...
I have used renaissance wax on razors and scales like horn, bone and ivory but never on a strop, I am curious as to how you apply it.
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02-14-2018, 08:12 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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I had already discussed this with Alastair early...
I had already discussed this with Alastair early on and yes he only recommends palm rubbing and I also have a wallet from Ashland and they recommend the cream that is endorsed by Horween but could...
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02-14-2018, 08:26 AM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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I to ordered a small 3 oz bottle and plan on...
I to ordered a small 3 oz bottle and plan on testing it on a piece of cordovan scrap I have then depending on the outcome I will either use or not use it on the strop
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02-13-2018, 11:20 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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The wear appears more visible actually looking at...
The wear appears more visible actually looking at it in person but as stated we are rubbing steel to a piece of leather and it’s bound and determined to wear, I am thinking I may have removed some of...
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02-13-2018, 11:15 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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Bob, you are correct as have over applied strop...
Bob, you are correct as have over applied strop care products in the past that yielded negative results so it’s best to take baby steps if I decide to apply anything after doing the light saddle soap...
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02-13-2018, 07:52 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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The Venetian cream is supposed to have a small...
The Venetian cream is supposed to have a small amount of wax in it, I may get a small bottle to try on a older strop to see how it affects it.
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02-13-2018, 05:30 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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From my understanding no leather can go without...
From my understanding no leather can go without some type of treatment, I don’t plan on putting any mink oil or neatsfoot oil on it either, I know the cordovan was sourced from Horween and the maker...
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02-13-2018, 01:27 PM
Thread: Cordovan Strop Care
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Cordovan Strop Care
Have been using my Cordovan strop pretty hard these past few months and it’s seems it’s lost it shine like it went from new car shiny to more of a Matt satin finish but more on the Matt side, I first...
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