Guys,
Before I came across this site I bought a strop (wasn't cheap either) locally but the reverse side is grey looking and feels like sandpaper - stamped into the surface at the top is CABORUNDUM FILLED while the other side is plain leather.
The make is Royal Super 99 and is made in Australia. It has quite a good draw on the leather but I don't realy trust the otheras it turned a slightly dull razor into a butter knife. Have any of you guys heard of these strops or the material on the reverse.
Realy I'm hoping you'll say junk it and I can get one of Tony's:D