Hello all,

Being very new to str8 shaving and wanting to be equipped with the basics as quickly as possible, I purchase a razor, had it honed and next needed a strop. Being the impatient sort, I went to a local leather shop and bought a 48"X2.5" piece of good quality tanned cowhide. Folded it in half, ran a shoestring piece of leather through the end and secured that to a door knob. When the door is shut and the leather is pulled tight, it seems to be sufficient for stropping. Will this be adequate untill I can buy a proper strop?

Also, has any one used the "filly" beginners strop from Ruprazor?

Thank you for any suggestions.