Somebody has to speak up for us "T" totalers, so I'll toss my nickel on the barrel head. All I use is a hone when the need arises after which and before every shave I strop on only the clean linen and clean leather. Pastes are messy to me and I'd prefer not to contaminate my good linen and leather with it. I have some that I use in the shop once in a while for plane blades, chisels or other cutting tools but not on my shave gear. It is simply not needed. Then, this is my own opinion and it works for me every day.

Come on over boys, there is plenty of room.

Regards

Chasmo