Forgive me since I am sure this has been asked before, I just want to make sure I get this right. I have a 3 inch wide strop and I think it is cupping towards the center. I have been practicing the x stroke but i noticed that when I do go straight about a third of the way down only the heel and toe are in contact with the leather. It does not hang in the bathroom, was never treated with any dressing and I have been rubbing it with my palm daily.
From what I found doing a search should lather be applied to the front and allowed to dry? Should I use a bottle and rub from the backside? Any advice would be helpful.
By the way, great site and with your help and how to guides my shaving experience is getting better by the day
Jim