Thread: Quick question before I order a strop

I see that many people feel the linen or canvas or cotton is important so Im going to get that. Now I do want a 3" so that I dont have to do the X pattern but Im reading that it doesnt matter, I still have to do it. Is this true? Also if thats the case, I heard wider strops cup and bow which I dont want. Finally, I dont want the starter strop because there is no canvas/linen to it. Many strop for a long time with no linen but if its that important, why strop on just leather? I can order the practice strop that comes with the artisan but for daily use, isnt the linen/canvas/cotton needed? Real cofused. I also didnt even get into pastes and paddles yet either. totally new to this Thanks!

Also is a real difference between the canvas and the upgraded linen? I know there are many variables but Id like to know where to begin, what to use or not to use, etc.