dorko strop

[Mmmike]

Hi, i have a small dorko strop (16 inches) and i only dull my razor on it, i tried to follow the techniques in the videos i found, no pressure, a little pressure etc.. it does not help. The leather feels like suede (even the smoother side, the other side is just rougher, no linen or anything) so today i applied leather conditionner to see if it makes it any difference, and now that its dry, i tried to strop my dovo bq and the sound changed to a more scratchy sound, is it good?
I dont know if its the strop or my technique. But i dont want to dull my new hart.

Anyway i just ordered a new 3" English Bridal Leather Strop-Chestnut from classicedge as i find the dorko too small.

Do you have any experience with either?
Thanks

Mike