When I used Ballistol on my Jager Barber Supply shell strop that was really dried out I cleaned the strop first with saddle soap & let it dry 24 hours I then wiped the strop the ballistol on the full surface of one side then turned it over & treated the other side. I did this 5 times using less & Ballistol every time. It worked very well & I feel good sharing this info with anyone. I have also treated a belt & a pair of dried out work boots & they are really nice & supple.

Slawman