Hey all,

I've always been fascinated by straight razors (not sure why (: )
Now I'm planning on finally buying some equipment for christmas.
I'll tell you what I plan on buying, so you guys can comment or give advice, any input whatsoever is appreciated.

Razor: (I've mailed the vendor to make sure the blade is shave ready, which it is)
DOVO Genuine Ebony & "Silver Steel" 5/8

Shaving brush:
TI Super Badger Horn Shaving Brush 23mm

Strop:
DOVO Russian Leather Strop

Also planning on buying a Belgian Coticule Stone

I'm probably also gonna buy some yellow and white paste for the strop.

Obviously I'm also going to get some shaving cream and some after shave.
(I already own an alum block and actually also a brush, not sure if the brush is any good in quality, it feels pretty 'harsh' and 'rough' not sure if this is the way it should feel, haven't wet it tho)

Question(s):
I'm new to all this, did quite some research but I'm not yet quite sure about some stuff.
While the blade is shave ready, after a while I'd have to hone it.
So I'm planning on a buying a belgian coticule.
The strop I plan on buying has two sides, a canvas and leather side. So I was wondering if this would work: honing the razor on the coticule stone, than strop it on the canvas side and finish it off by using the leather side of the strop.
Not sure if this makes sense.
Also when is it a good time to apply the paste (regular yellow and white)?

Anyway,
if something isn't clear feel free to ask
thanks a lot in advance!