Hi Gents, I've seen quite a few recommendations on starter strops, I was just wondering your thoughts on this one:

3" Black English Bridle Leather Stropping Board

I don't have a strop yet, due to financial reasons, but I just got a job (yay me) so I am going to buy one. Should I bother with something like this, or just buy a more expensive one and face the wrath of my wife after she looks at our credit card statement (she think this is a fad, I know it's not)?