I understand exactly what you mean. Which is why i said I did not intend to say that either gent under-emphasized stropping, but what they do iirc is minimal compared to many regimes/ those which try to emphasize stropping with large count laps on linen and leather- sometimes multiple leathers and a paste thrown in there to start.

I am quite sure I could boost my sharp level with paste, or eliminate most of my stones if i wanted too.

I can push past two weeks with linen- so about a month of daily use would be a good average for me w/o a need for hone. Still a short time shaver.

I use slight sag with some spine pressure. I dont think the edge is shaped beyond what is thought to be normal straightening.