A month into owning the Norton starter kit I have finally produced an edge worthy of my face. In the beginning, I was using waaay to much pressure and proceeding far too quickly through the grits. I also spent some time sanding and saddle-soaping my strop. This all came together nicely and I had a very decent shave.

I did notice a lacking keenness. I am pretty certain its due to simply coming off of the 8k. Luckily, tomorrow, I can play around with CrOx, SRD webbed fabric, and the Premium IV. I finally feel worthy of moving on from my beginner strop, having put it through enough hell.