Thread: strop substitute equivalents??/ first partial shave down!

I think you're right on the newspaper. I've read elsewhere that folded up newspaper can be used as a strop. I've never tried it though as I purchased a strop when I started. I would advise buying a strop, Tony Miller makes some really nice ones and you can get a starter strop fairly cheap if I'm not mistaken. Also if you buy a strop from him you can get a starter strop added on for like $6 so you can practice on that one without worrying about nicking up the strop you purchased.

If you're the DIY type you could probably make your own.