Using scrap leather as a strop for straight razors So I have been shaving with a straight razor for two weeks now and do not have the option of reaching a local honemeister or to buy a strop. So I am trying to improvise. Does a leather need to be in a certain condition to be used as a strop? Do I strop with the outside or inside of the leather? Am I better off using my 10k stone with edge trailing strokes instead? Any input is appreciated!