Thread: Glossery

Hello,
I am new to things here trying to learn. I am looking at get a couple different cheapy razors of e-bay and just kinda go with and see what I get. I eventually wish to aquire a nice razor and spend a little for it but until I know more and find out what I like I am afraid to go spending that kind of money.
One thing that will help is learning what things mean, and what that translates to in use.
I am sure that a lot of this stuff is simple (Dude you're like so dumb) meanings but I need to know to better follow some of the posts here:

1) Honing vise stroping. My understanding is you strop regularly even while using and honing is when you have to renew the edge of the blade every once in a while.
2) All these fractions; 5/8, 11/16 ... etc. -Is that width of the blade? What does that change?
3) Blade lengths; 3", 5", 5 1/4"... - What does that change? There was a thread on here where someone prefered a 3" saying that it cut thier skin less. ???
4) Rounded edge vise pointed or squared? -I understand the meaning of what it IS. But what is the difference in PERFORMANCE.
5) differend lengths of strops. Is one length better than another? Is one type or style better than another? why do you see some for $20 some $50 some $100. my guess would be a better grade of leather but does it make a difference or is it worth the more money? Is it a 'you get what you pay for' thing?
6) Grind? Hollow gind?

Well I guess that is enough questions for now. Any responses are GREATLY appreciated. Have a good NICK FREE day.