I just ordered my first strop from TM. I hope I picked a good one for me. It's the Heirloom #1 BEST Wide 3" Vintage Honey Brown Hanging Strop.

Up to now I've been useing the under-side of my left forearm, seriously.

I used a 'scope to check the alignment of the "teeth" and found that about 10 passes each way with light pressure to no pressure would set them in plane.

I had also tired a disused dress belt but found that it broke off the teeth instead of aligning them.

Any tips from the pros that aren't in the FAQ and such?