So, two-year vet that I am, I've gone and done the classic newb's mistake of gunking up my vintage shell horsehide strop with too much paste. Just to be clear, this is conditioning paste only – no abrasives.

It's bad enough that it's even kind of streaking when I strop. And way too much draw for shell.

Shell being so smooth and sealed I'm tempted just to take a damp sponge to it. Or failing that a tiny amount of saddle soap. But I'm wary of making another stupid mistake. Can anyone confirm that this would be OK? Or does anyone have other advice? I only have one strop, so I'm keen to get this rectified.

Thanks guys.