I have been using my Kanayama exclusively for the previous week. The leather component is incredible. So smooth and silky. I absolutely love the feel of stropping on it. I feel like just stropping for fun when I look at it.

I still cannot get comfortable stropping on the canvas side. I am doing it, but it just feels like I'm destroying my edge. I also feel like my shaves are not as comfortable, but that could be 100% in my head. I think I am just scared of the stiffness/roughness of this linen component.