I agree with Bob. Its easier to adjust your stroke than to grind it flat. You can certainly do that, but a surprising amount of razors new and old are not flat, but warped, short at the toe, heel etc. Glad to see the technique is improving as the results were better. All these will improve with experience and take some time to master, but you will master these if you keep going. Keep us informed as Im very glad to hear of the
progress. Lynns dvd is recommended as it covers it all. Worth the $20 IMO.