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Strop before you use your razor. If you shave daily, strop daily.
Some folks also do a light stropping after the shave to dry the edge of the razor. Some folks don't.

Pastes will only be used for refreshing an edge that doesn't shave comfortably anymore. Otherwise you should be stropping on plain linen and leather.

This part of the wiki addresses stropping...

Hi Mason, welcome to SRP!

Be sure to spend some time reading in the wiki: Straight Razor Place Wiki
You will find some helpful information there regarding shaving with a straight razor as well as...