Quote Originally Posted by Lakebound View Post
To answer the OP's question: Yes, the cloth is meant to be used clean before the leather to help remove hair, soap scum and surface oxidation before moving on to the burnishing that the leather accomplishes.

I treat one side of the linen with. 5 micron diamond spray for touch ups and use the clean linen as described above.

The linen serves a purpose and I recommend using it. BTW, I own three SRD Latigo strops just like yours. You made an excellent choice.

Frank
So then its to my understanding that you use the canvas in lieu of the rough side of the leather.