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Sounds about right but I'm a sceptical about the shave cream if it doesn't lather.
A good lather is a must IMHO.

My heresy on strops:
2.5" is plenty. Don't fear the X pattern it is your friend.
My favourite strop is my horse hide traveller 3/64" thick X 13" L X 1.5"W. Yes! tiny.
Paddles are fine as are short...

Hey Quick, You will find there are lots of options.
You obviously have some shaving skill & like a precise shave so a spike point or Spanish point may not be such a quantum leap for you. Some use...