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Don't worry I think that is an old wives tale. Think about it, when straights were used exclusively most men had one. You will probably have to touch it up more often than if you had 5 or 6. I have...

I would recommend the Norton 4000/8000 and 3" wide. That I think works the best at first. However might a recommend a pasted paddle strop from Tony Miller. I bought one from him about 2 months ago...