Hi,
I have some (dumb?) initial questions as I venture into straight razors (from safety razors). I'll keep digging in the forum, but if anyone has some quick answers, I'd really appreciate the guidance. I just did my first shave today, and plan on shaving every other day (like I do with safety razors).

The strop that comes with the kit, a 2" leather and some form of webbing strop. When should I use the webbing strop?
Should I just use the leather strop, as a beginner?
I hear 20-30+ passes to strop the blade. Do I do that in between shaves or both before and after each shave? If in between, is it better to do just before?

Cream: I have Taylor of Bond Street cream from using the safety razor. It seems to dry out very quickly with the straight razor use, such that there seemed to be flakes floating in the air. Never saw that with my safety razor.
Is that something others' have seen?
Is it only with certain scents (I use lavender, avocado, sandlewood)?
I was using creams, as when I tried a soap years ago with a safety razor, it didn't lather much. Any suggestions there?

The Dovo came with a plastic case, and a small cloth (oily) pouch (and a bottle of oil). I keep all my shaving gear in the drawer of the vanity in the bathroom.
should I keep the blade in the cloth pouch vs the case?
Should I apply oil to the blade after each shave or just use the pouch?

There sure is a lot to learn, but this is a blast!