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The problem with using paste or sprays on a strop is that, if his strop technique is not up to snuff then stropping with paste will not help. A good barbers hone would work best in this situation....

That 5/8 will do you just fine. I still use a 5/8 in my rotation of razors as well as a few modified 3/8's. Variation is the spice of life. Practice your stropping technique with a butter knife and...