Thread: Gummy residue on Scrupleworks strop

I have a 3” Scrupleworks strop that has developed what I can best describe as gummy deposits on the leather surface.

My normal strop routine is 10 laps on linen and 20 - 30 on leather. I thought stropping on the linen would clean any soap residue off the blade before hitting the relatively fast draw leather surface. When I finish a shave, I rinse the blade and wipe it dry with a towel and leave it to air dry for an hour or so before putting the razor away.

I am hesitant to apply any kind of cleaner or solvent to the leather surface of what is a very nice strop. Any suggestions for removing the residue would be greatly appreciated.

I always rinse and dry blade with tissue before stopping.
You can try to clean strop with a lightly damp cloth and immediately follow with a dry cloth. Lay it flat until totally dry. Then rub with palm of hands to apply some body oil to leather.

Do you use a "strop sock"? If so, perhaps you grabbed the wrong one.

You could try saddle soap to clean the leather with.

Bob

If it is Horween shell, the waxy stuff comes out of the strop as you strop. I have one and rub it off with my palm.
Stuff was made to make shoes and belts. Not strops.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

If it is Horween shell, the waxy stuff comes out of the strop as you strop. I have one and rub it off with my palm.
Stuff was made to make shoes and belts. Not strops.

It is Horween shell. I have tried to use my palm to remove it, but it returns during the next stropping session. It’s good to know it’s coming from the strop and not something I’ve left on the razors.