Ok, I'm not a newb and I am not a seasoned veteran. I have been having issues with my TI. Yes, it is one of newer ones made of Wolverine's bones. Anyway, I have gotten few razors up to shave capable. I have even had some luck in the past with the TI. Of course I am almost to the point of giving up on the TI now. Today I tried something different. I went all the way to the 220 Norton. Oddly enough it was removing arm hair fairly smoothly. However, when I commenced on the 1,000 side using an X-stroke the edge seemed to become duller, not removing arm hairs at all. Idk, I'm stumped at this point. Any suggestions?