Okay. I watched some Japanese sharpening videos and some videos from Lynn. It appears to me the methods are similar, except that Lynn uses much more finesse and a much lighter touch. IMHO Lynn's methods are far superior to Carter's without even trying both methods on my face. At least with razors, it looks like the West has taken from the East and refined the process. I appreciate all the comments, well maybe not all, and I feel confident I can try this again with success.