[Tony Miller]

I think the buffed finish can be renewed fairly easily down the road, just as when made new. Most Dovo and Jemico strops have a similar treatment and do hold up over time. It may be possible to apply Neat's Foot Oil from the back to keep the body of the strop supply without directly affecting the front surface.

I'll try testing one treated on the front with Neat's Foot Oil and see if it lays down over a few months...weeks?....days?

When in doubt the latigo is likely more resistant in zero humidity areas.

Tony