Quote Originally Posted by randydance062449
Perhaps many of us are already doing this but not really aware of it. I know that I use some pressure to remove old steel and nicks then lighten up after that.
I use pressure too when I start on a new Ebay acquisition, but I've never noticed a compound bevel (I always use a microscope the first time I hone a razor). I think you need to use a LOT of pressure to cause the edge to rise, especially with the bigger razors I've been getting lately.