Quote Originally Posted by zib View Post
I hate to tell you this, but rubbing neetsfoot oil and the like normally increases draw

If you like no draw, Horsehide is the way to go. Mine is pretty slick.

I never condition, soap, oil, etc....The only thing I ever do to my strops is rub them down with the palm of my hand. The draw stays the same.
YMMV.
lol, of course. wrong move but I tried.I stropped on it the day after and while it didn't make it better it didn't make it appreciably worse, either.

I'm not sure what I like as far as draw. Is there any advantage, prep wise to the blade on a strop with minimal vs maximal draw? or is it just personal preference for feel in the process?