Today I received my first straight razor as a gift... It's a DOVO carbon steel razor, with a black wooden handle. I was surprised and didn't expect it; I don't have a strop and a hone.

The razor is wrapped with oil and I don't want to use it before I am ready and have the proper equipement.

So here are my question:

Can I start by stropping the razor in a newspaper?
Where can I find cheap strops for starting; Maybe used?
What's that oil and where can I buy it from in case I'd like to store it for some time without corrosion?

Any advice will be appreciated.


Thank you gentlemen for your time, I can't wait to try it!