I am using a IRS #361 leather strop. I find that I get more drag when stropping up rather than down. Also, when stropping down, I am more likely to get a scratchy sound. I have concluded that this about the grain of the leather, but I also wondered if it could be about the pressure I am applying.

If it is about the grain, do I need to adjust my pressure to compensate?

any thoughts out there?

Bill