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Just cut out a 4'' strip of denim, and pull it tight over a piece of 2x4 then staple it down ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE of...

If it's new, and was marked shave ready, you don't need to strop before the first shave. You should probably strop afterwards though, but that isn't necessary... Just wait to shave a second time...
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