Abby-normal strop wear?

[Alpsman]

Gents,

I edited this after doing more research. The original post below:

"A bit concerned. I got as a kit a 3" Latigo Red strop 4 months ago. I am noticing "wear" or "rough" areas along parts of the edge and patch-worked around the strop in general. When I rub my palm over it I get tiny red "crumbles" resembling pencil eraser fodder. Sorry for the pic quality. Do I need to "dress" it? Am I doing anything wrong here?"

Indeed, I was doing something wrong. I was putting WAY to much pressure on the blade I think. to the point where my stropping arm was getting tired.
I hope I have not ruined the strop - If I buy anything else my life will be dramatically shortened by wifey . . .

Am I okay with this strop do you think?







Thanks!

Alpsman