hello getting my first straight razor and strop in the mail soon. i bought a Dovo "Best Quality", 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor - "Black" - Professionally Honed as its got great reviews for a beginners on multiple websites. how ever i think i bought a strop that is better for an advanced shaver its an american made 3" mountain strop w/handles mahogany made of Prime Quality Red Latigo Leather and white linen from classicshaving.com (didn't know first strop would likely get damaged so much when i first learn to strop) should i buy a cheaper one until i get good enough not to nick and cut the strop then later use the cheap one as a paste strop?
Also how long will a good strop last? any recommendations for a cheap one?
thanks for any help hope this question hasn't been asked too many times- Bluerain