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    That does not look too bad
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    the linnen is fine, but the leather (the draw actually) feels like s*** when I strop on it.

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    I would rub some in some of the oil that Tony sent with it. Every time I oil my TM strop it increases draw.
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    Is that special oil, or something I can get localy? Since I bought the strop second hand.

    Any tips on making it perfectly flat again? (I'm doubting a bit on the flatness)

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    I haven'tseen neatsfoot oil here. In my experience a leather furniture dressing works just as well. You might ask Tony to send you a bottle.

    To flatten your strop: use an iron at low temp.

    BTW I have been corrected before by Tony in this thread so ask him first if he thinks this is a good idea. My strop has never come to any harm due to ironing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Miller View Post
    Since the Latigo has been treated with waxes andf oils I would leave it alone or add a little Neats Foot Oil or Lexal at the most. I am not a fan of saddle soap, etc.... on my strops. I know some people use it but I have never tried it and have no idea if it would create issues down the road.

    If you was the linen it will shrink...a lot! Do this at your own risk.


    Tony
    I don't know if my time using your strops is and bench mark Tony? I have always used saddle soap on my strops with only good results.

    Chief
    A good scrub with saddle soap will clean and even out the surface of the strop. Followed as kees suggested by a light application of dressing should solve the issue. I found the Honey brown to be a very malluable strop in regard to surface qualities. You can make it draw like horse or go right up to heavy oiled latigo. Great piece of leather.

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