Berticus,
I'll weigh in on the stropping and razor questions. The Dovo should be a fine razor, stainless or carbon. They will not arive shave ready and need to be properly honed before use. Without this step every razor for the most part will be a let down.

For the Amplex pastes, for our use on leather strops using it dry is best. For it's intended industrial applications though it is often used as a wet lapping medium but on hard surfaces.

You do not want paste on your daily stropping surface. They are only for occasional use as a razor dulls. Top use it every time will just lead to an over honed edge and poor shaves.

Tony