Originally Posted by adjustme69
The key is that less strokes are better. Keep the razor very flat and use an X pattern from heel to toe as you push and pull the razor across the stone. Start off with a 5 stroke on the 4K 5stroke on the 8K followed by 3 and 3 and then 1 and 3 and finish with a 1 and 5. Then strop and test shave. If not there go back and try the 3-3. 1-3 and 1-5. Let us know how that works. If you want to see an example look at Randy's icon in the posts. Shows the blade going across the stone. Nenad developed this icon and it's awesome. Lynn