Thread: Is this strop any good?

Originally Posted by jbthuis

I am really glad I posted to you all! I will check - I think I have some mink oil and will carefully rub just a bit into it. And I will not use this as a learning strop :-) I appreciate the advice.

I would not put anything on it unless it is obviously dry and does not flex well.
Try rubbing with your hand up and down it while hanging several times a day to loosen the fibers and make it more supple first.
Do not over flex it - go slowly.
If it is VERY stiff and resistant to flexing then maybe a tiny bit of oil.

Originally Posted by Johntoad57

My advice to you is different. Either use the damn thing or get rid of it. Shaving equipment was meant to be used, not to look at! While it is a nice pristine strop, a razor needs to glide across it!

So I won't mind giving up your 1911... Your not using it, right.

You can put too much oil on it. I have a vintage strop that I went too far with, I can strop and oil a razor at the same time. Give it some time between applications, and be very conservative with how much you use.

I over oiled one. Moistened a rag with rubbing alcohol and made a few wipes. Brought it back to where it needed. Wip, let dry. Repeat till it's good again.