Breaking in English bridle strops?
Hello all, I have a two PRC strops and one Bison made strop (SAD) which I believe they are all English bridle from Hermann Oak Leather. They are thick and stiff as boards. I have rubbed my palm on them until warm for a couple of months now to no avail they are still stiff as boards and too fast. Then I put a thin layer of boot oil on them which did not change anything, the strops absorbed the oil in seconds and the draw is still the same. The surface feels dry and smooth to the touch. I virtually never use them which is a bummer.
My normal strop is a Latigo from classic shaving which is soft and flexible.
What do you fellows suggest I do for breaking them in? Or any other suggestions? Thanks in advance