Hrmmm, from the sounds of it, maybe I should just get a starter kit from Tony. I could get the paddle strop starter kit, since it comes with pretty much one of everything I need; and, a Seconds hanging strop, seeing as they're such a good deal from what I hear. With that equipment, I should be able to hold off on any hones until I wish to get more into straight razors.
I figure I could use the Dovo that comes with the set to acquire my strop/honing skills on while I keep the Lynn honed Tonsorial Gem that I recieved in the giveaway as a benchmark to my own efforts.
How does that plan of attack sound to you guys?