Not sure if this goes in the Strop or Honing forum, but since it's really a strop question, I'll start here.

Waiting for my DMT8EE to arrive and I'm wondering...

I'm planning to use the DMT to maintain my edges as needed. I'm new to honing and will only be keeping up edges initial set and polished by a pro, and I'm not looking to set up a honing arsenal...yet. But I am planning to have some sort of finishing process in place, going from the DMT to a 1micron and then .5micron past or spray.

Aside from cost, which I've researched pretty well, do you think there is a material difference between pastes on balsa or sprays on felt (or pastes on felt if that's kosher)? Is one easier to use and/or maintain than the other? Should I expect different results from one method or the other? I'm not looking for the worlds best edge; just looking for a very good daily shave.

Thanks,

--David