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    A friend gave me this beautiful old 24"x 2 1/2" strop. It needs some TLC but its in pretty good condition as is. I've worked a bit of Bickmore "Bick4" conditioner into the leather and it soaked up fast. I don't want to blow it, so I'm asking, what's my best options for a resto. Thanks Freddie

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    Sorry I'm having trouble with my photos, never happened like this before.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MisterClean View Post
    A friend gave me this beautiful old 24"x 2 1/2" strop. It needs some TLC but its in pretty good condition as is. I've worked a bit of Bickmore "Bick4" conditioner into the leather and it soaked up fast. I don't want to blow it, so I'm asking, what's my best options for a resto. Thanks Freddie
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    Nice strop.
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    Very nice strop, and I'm sure Mike or Tom will help ya along.



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    I'd say a good cleaning with saddle soap, and let dry.
    Then start hydrating with a damp rag and neats foot or mink oil, from the backside of the strop.

    Let dry, between applications, and test for suppleness.

    I've found that if I over hydrate, I can remove a bit of oil with a clean cotton rag, dampened with rubbing alcohol.

    YMMV

    I do have the matching razor for that, Freddie.

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