I'm aware that the effects of draw on stropping are discussed periodically, but I'm thinking about it, so thought I'd post.
I know that the general consensus seems to be that draw has little effect on the finished edge. The same results are perceived to be achieved with strops creating both little & greater amounts.
What I'm interested in concerns the efficiency.
Basically, in my opinion, one of the greatest assets of the linen side is it's ability to warm the edge, allowing the leather to do it's job more easily. When the leather has more draw it would make sense that there is a greater amount of resistance, & therefore it's effectiveness is increased, due the the likelihood that it too is able to warm the edge to a greater degree as you strop. If the edge is warm, & therefore slightly more malleable, it will return to a performing edge quicker.
I'd like to hear the opinions of you chaps.