I have two strops, 3", that I have had for a while and all I do is periodically treat them with leather conditioner. I use Kiwi in the bottle.
The question I have is this.... Are strops best when they are slick or when they have a little drag?
The conditioner I use keeps them supple but after a few strops after conditioning they are just really slick. My hollow ground razors seem to sing a little on them.
I have one older strop that I conditioned with baby oil I think (I can't remember). It seems softer and definitely has a drag to it. I seldom use it since its only about 1 3/4 wide and very short.
Which is better?