I think you probably just took a leap in shaving skill.
Whether you learned something about honing, I'm not so sure. (only joking)

Shaving angle precision, scything motion, pressure control... all those things can add a lot to the performance of blade of given sharpness. That's why shavereadiness is such an ambiguous concept.

What's your method of honing? Edge testing? Pasted strops for finishing?
Maybe we can help figuring out what's happening with that edge, if you tell us.

best regards,

Bart.