Originally Posted by
Lynn
Denim is actually not a bad material for a pre-leather strop. It does also work pretty well with diamond, chromium and cerium pastes. It actually also is not too bad with the diamond spray. Keeping a very thin or sparse amount on it is key. I have found that it needs to be pretty taught however. I have tried both a thicker or newer piece from jeans I have out grown and thinner stuff from a worn out pair and prefer the newer stuff better. Have not tried to shave straight off it without going to leather, but would be interested in hearing the results if anyone does.
Lynn