Hi to all-I need some strop help

[smalltank]

Pull down on your strop tight..not too tight...
lay the razor on the strop..using just the weight of the razor..move in one direction..make sure you make contact with the strop to your blade

[Proinsias]

Yeah, webbing then leather.

No need for pastes powders and potions. I don't think leather conditioner is really necessary either, give the leather a good rub down with your hand before each use and the strop should give you many years of happy use.

AFDavis' videos on the front page might be worth a watch if you've not done so already:
Straight Razor Place - Stropping Video

[Proinsias]

Also, if it came shave ready it's probably an idea to shave with it before putting it near a strop. Poor stropping can quickly degrade an edge, in my experience when learning less is more - once you've got your technique down you can strop all day long.

[TheLegalRazor]

1. Webbing side first, then leather. You'll have to develop your own stropping routine but 30 webbing and 60 leather is a good routine to start with.

2. No paste on this strop. Later on, as you progress, you may want to use pastes to touch up or refresh a blade that is starting to pull. Pastes generally work best on cotton, felt or leather. At that point a dedicated hanging or paddle strop for the pastes may be in order.

3. Leather conditioner is unnecessary and may be detrimental. Just rub your strop with the palm of your hand before you use it and the natural oils from your hand will condition the leather.

[lz6]

Welcome to the forum Joe. Take your time and read as much of the information here on stropping before you begin.
Continue to ask any questions you have and we all hope you enjoy wet shaving. There are several beginner strops available
in the market which may be a good place to start and become comfortable with stropping before you move to your SRD Premium strop (nice choice by the way). Enjoy.

[onimaru55]

Welcome to srp .
Best way to save your strop is to make one the same size from one sheet of newspaper. Add a bulldog clip to hang it & practice away. Move to your real one when you feel confident.

[cudarunner]

Welcome to srp .
Best way to save your strop is to make one the same size from one sheet of newspaper. Add a bulldog clip to hang it & practice away. Move to your real one when you feel confident.

Oz's advice is ALWAYS SOUND!