Welcome to the world of str8 razor shaving and to SRP!

I have felt instead of linen, doesn't matter if felt/canvas/linen, but do 20-25 on felt then 50-60 leather before each shave. Some guys strop before and after they shave, usually about 10-20 on linen/canvas/felt. Stropping after shaving helps to clean and dry the edge. Personally, I strop (2-3 passes) with damp wash cloth on counter top, run hot water over the blade then strop (3-4 passes) on dry towel.

How often between honing varies depending on beard toughness and blade care, could be 1-6 or more months. A paddle strop with balsawood pasted with Chromium Oxide can be used for touch ups when blade starts to pull and will lengthen time between honing.