Thread: Vintage Second hand Strop

So this is what my Barber got for me today, have been used pretty good over the years. Got my self some Dales Dubbin to put on the Leather. What else can i do to clean the strop up??

I don't know if I would use Dubbin on the leather if it is like the Dubbin we get here. I would repair any cuts/nick first. Then if the leather is dirty and dry, I would first clean it with some saddle soap letting it dry completely. Then rub a small amount of Neats Foot Oil into the leather and let that dry thoroughly. The canvas can be scrubbed lightly with a nail brush using some mild detergent if dirty. Looks like it will be a good serviceable strop.

Bob

+1 I've restored a few. I used Saddle soap on the leather, and re treated with Neetsfoot oil, but use it sparingly. In some cases, I had to lightly sand the leather. For the linen component, I used spray carpet cleaner, like resolve, it worked great. Better than anything I've tried previously. The carpet cleaner left it clean, soft and supple, no bunching up.

What steps should i follow when sanding a strop? what grit sandpaper should be used and i much pressure should be applied.