Horween advises that the majority of the Cordovan leather goes to the Shoe industry, so we don't see much of it. It is more expensive and a little different animal from a modern day strop standpoint. From a results standpoint, it is no better than many of the other strops out there. I used to use a little neatsfoot oil on regular horsehide, because it starts off so slick, but have gotten away from it. I find that simply palm rubbing the strops until your palm is warm before use provides the best break in, use and maintenance these days.

I have a bunch of Cordovan strops and probably use English Bridle and Roo more than any others these days.

You should be guided by your own budget and preference when it comes to what strop you choose, but as Jimmy indicates, stropping is key to the every day success of wetshaving with a straight razor.

Have fun.