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Gentlemen. I'm closing the thread so we can all get a good nights sleep. Strop and shave in the morning if you choose and check back later after things have cooled off.

Full disclosure, I didn't watch the video. I was thinking, however, that if I was going to apply wax to leather, it would be to a pair of shoes that were going to be exposed to the elements.

I would never use turtle wax for anything.... when I think of all of the turtles they have to destroy for a stinking can of wax ..... :boohoo: some people will do anything for a buck ... :rofl2:

Years ago I read a thread where guys were comparing Tony Miller's horsehide .... no draw and his latigo (bovine) a lot of draw. Some said that the horse was no good at all (for them) and most did...

Not to 'pile on' but ..... to the best of my knowledge draw , also known as friction, or resistance, is a desirable characteristic in a razor strop. Wouldn't wax make the horsehide strop, well known...

I've never done that, too lazy, but honedright has said he got very good results with it. He also pointed out that old barber manuals recommend it and give instructions. OTOH, Kanayama says no more...

Kanayama recommends palm rubbing. That is what I do. I've put a touch of neatsfoot on a couple of strops to increase draw. A little goes a long way. :)