1. I agree with Lynn.

2. Use the HHT only after the fine stone, not after the strop.
Most any dull razor will pass the HHT after using the strop.

3. Today I performed 30 laps on the linen, 30 on the coarse leather and 30 on the finish leather, then shaved. It was very smooth and sharp. And I was not using a feather light touch either!

You guys have to remember that the pasted strops, linen and plain leather strops will not make up for a dull razor. As boring as it may be you simply must stay on the hones until the razor is sharp.

Hope this helps,