Originally Posted by
Milton Man
Just thought I'd post an update - I sanded the strop the best I could using 250 grit sandpaper and a sanding block. I was really surprised with how much leather came off, and how it came off in very light little balls.
I sanded as much as I dared near the top and the bottom of the strop, and while not all the divots are out, they are appreciatively smaller and the razor isn't catching on any of them. I hope the depressions are not going to worsen the stropping effect on the razor though, and it doesn't seem like it would.
I rubbed the strop with my hands to try to "condition" the leather, and I think it worked a bit. I heard somewhere that you should rub your strop every time you go by to keep it conditioned.
I'll report back when my shave ready razor arrives.
Thanks again for the great advice!
Mark