Random rookie question of the day.

Would it be wise for me to spend a few weeks with my razor and something like a homemade denim strop learning technique. And do all of that before I send my razor off to get sharpened and purchase a real strop. While I like the idea of getting started soon. I also like the idea of not immediately dulling the razor I paid to get sharpened and completely destroying the piece of leather I just procured! I know that's an opinion questions. Just curious what people think.