Originally Posted by
Euclid440
So, I like the OP’s technique, but yes the HHT references does confuse the issue.
For new guys, HHT is only relevant to the user, it is just too subjective to quantify.
If the OP continues to hone and experiment, a year from now his edges will be infinitely better, so will they be, HHT15.75 edges?
For new guys, forget HHT, learn on a quality, synthetic, mundanely repeatable, performance stone progression, (1, 3/4, 8, 12k).
Practice setting a bevel fully and perfecting test, that will tell you when you are there, then polish out the previous stria with each succeeding stone, strop and shave. As you shave improves, tweak your technique until, you get a “repeatable” smooth shaving edge. Remember the goal, is the shave.
Once you “Master” that, experiment with a natural progression or finisher, or learn on a natural progression, it will make your learning process easier, by limiting the number of variables. Set yourself up for success.
The fun part of this hobby is the experimenting and a smooth quality shave. There is no, right or wrong way, but some are much easier. You can make it as complicated or easy as you wish.
To the OP, rock on…