Originally Posted by
thebigspendur
This is one of those things where shaving lore has elevated a practice. Back in the day when most folks were poor you made do with what you had and only spent money where you needed to. So why go out and buy strop treatment when your shave soap will work provided it has a high fat content.
It never really was THE way to protect a strop but has become that way. Use your palms or some of the specialized products that are out there.
My personal view has always been water and most leathers do not go well together.