Thanks Marty. I think my edges are getting much better and i now know, with the help you have given me, what the differences are when looking thru the scope compared to the feel.

It is possible that going from 20k to a Thuri is going backwards. I wont argue with that. But natural stone also give a different feel. Not just smoother but a completely different feel to the face. I cant explain it.

Saving thuri slurry? Huh, i never thought about trying to save slurry. But that is another thing to try. When i deciced to get a Thuri the plan was to put my perfect edge on a razor, then back it off with the Thuri so put a little bit of that different feel on the edge. And to calm the edge a pinch. But i figure i need to learn to use the stone properly first before doing any tricks.

So many different things can be done with stones. Hard to imagine. I think breaking down the slurry more is a good idea. But this can be tough on a thinner stone. Keeping it on the stone.

Im going to keep at it and try some different things after i get the the point of knowing im getting all i can from the stone. I do have my eye on a lily white too. We will see. This rabbit hole of rocks is dangerous!