Title says it all... I couldn't be newer to straight razor shaving, and don't yet know if it's for me or not. Looking for a decent strop for a reasonable price. I don't want to ruin a good razor with a bad strop, that I bought primarily because it's cheap, but I also don't want to spend a C-Note or more on a Cadillac strop until I know for sure that I'm going to stick with the Manly Art, if you will...

So what's the 411? What's the difference between various leathers I see on the market? Bridle vs. latigo? Cowhide vs. horsehide vs. moosehide vs. elkhide vs. deerhide vs. ostritch leather, for all I know... Advantages/disadvantages between linen/nylon/denim/leather?

Thanks in advance for any guidance. If only Grandpa had shared what he knew....

(...And yes, I have already ordered a copy of Lynn's DVD, and thank heavens (and Lynn) that it (and this forum) exists.)