Quote Originally Posted by bwatte View Post
I would assume the red paste would be used on the leather side for finishing up the razor, which I will do before and after each shave.
I would say don't use the paste before/after every shave. If it's the paste I think it is (sharpening/abrasive paste) it should be used to retouch a dulled edge when it starts to grab. It should be used sparingly and only a few passes are needed to retouch the edge.

The canvas can be used just like the leather; used with every strop session. I usually go about 30 passes with linen and 50+ with leather.