Results:

linen took more wax than I expected. a bit uneven despite the fact that I ironed it in - may try the alcohol suggestion from Scott to dissolve and redistribute. Or try to reapply tomorrow.

Like the stiffness and now when I run my fingers I get the squeaky sound - like I did on my snowboard. Seems to work fine on a blade.

But the real treat was the unused vintage Russia shell that I reconditioned recently - what a pleasure to strop on this one!

Cheers
Ivo