Both tools work by reducing... That's why we do more than one pass. The atg pass is usually last as it's the pass that usually causes the most irritation. After having used your straight for three months, I would expect that you would be ready to do an atg pass by now. If it still irritates you - your prep might be off.

Of course, this pass after one or two previous passes is the magic pass with respect to smoothness - at least it is for me. Though you should keep in mind it takes time to master just as the others did.

All the best of luck! When it works... It really is magic lol :-) .