Originally Posted by
kevint
Neil, surely some of those tannages will not produce a leather suitable for strops.
But I did do a bit of reading on the matter and you are right. My favorite leather is true oak tan- but I suppose there may still be sources for other tans that are done with proper attention
many times I have read some wishful advice on oiling that says "try not to use too much" which sounded a lot to me like it never went well for anyone and it was figured to be theoretically possible.
what about oiling the flesh side if you must oil?
I really just cant imagine the need for using any on a new or well cared for vintage piece.
Boots, tack, stuff like that. I apologize to the OP if he lives out of doors;)