It sounds to me like you nailed it already! You have been given good advice but if you are already happy with what you are shaving with then shave on! The rest is icing on the cake. You are right, many techniques cross over from knives to razors. It is still different but it sounds like you are on a fast track. Congrats! I also love the honing aspect. Knives and razors and hatchets and axes and...and....and....