Update: Last night I honed my razor about 50 laps on the 12k Chinese Stop, then stroped with canvas and leather about 40 laps. Now passing the HHT and shaving much better. I got nearly as good a shave today (on the flat parts of my face!) as my DE Razor. I'm still getting the hang of the curves and turns, but can get a really close shave elsewhere. ATG is tough on the neck still!