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Some guys use canvas (linen or whatever), some don't. I like it & use it every time. 20-30 laps canvas followed by 40-50 leather prior to the shave, then 15-20 canvas after to ensure the edge is...

I hang my strops on the door handle of the bedroom. I don't want them in the bathroom environment & i can strop using the handle as a hook.
If you mean those beautiful, luxury, dream strops that...

Great choice!
Don't spend too much on a strop. You will nick it! Get something that's good quality, yet inexpensive. You're going to have to pay more in the UK than if you were in the States, but...

Happy to have been some help. You can't just leave it at that though! What did you decide on?

Smaller blades are more manoueverable but far harder to strop as they can be awkward to keep flat. Larger blades are more awkward to use, but easier to keep flat while stropping.
5/8 or 6/8 are a...

Henckels scale is a chart showing grinds. There's not much to worry about there. If you contact Steve he'll make sure you get what's right for you.
You'll probably be best with a 5/8 or 6/8 blade....

Hello & welcome to the site!
Steve's probably the best place to buy new in the UK.
Firstly, he actually has a knowledge of straights, whereas a lot of the other sources just sell.
Secondly, it'll...