Should I treat a strop before use?

I've always been reluctant to put anything on my strop because if you don't like the results you can't remove it. I figure if I see signs of the leather losing its original properties it will be noticeable. But my strop is supple and does a great job, so as long as it stays that way I don't think I'm going to do anything to it.

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Originally Posted by Komet

I can't tell if you're being a smart ass here, but yes I used the search function. It's wasn't my first time on the Internet; just my first post on this forum.


This was a helpful thread. Thank you.

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Nope not being smart :). I just know some people have a hard time finding it. Sounds funny I know, but not all of us are tech savvy. Also, thought you might be having troubles like I did if you were using the mobile site search function. Sorry didn't mean to give you a bad taste for your first post :(

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Originally Posted by dfafs

Sorry didn't mean to give you a bad taste for your first post :(

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Sorry dfas. Re-reading my reply I did sound wounded. I meant it to sound lighter than that. Your link was genuinely helpful. I suppose it was me who didn't think of the less tech savvy when reading your reply. :)

While I am plenty tech savvy, clearly I am not so much when it comes to the jargon of the straight razor. After reading the thread you suggested I realized I mistakenly was using "strop dressing" and "strop paste" interchangeably. Thank you again. :D