Originally Posted by
Euclid440
Do not breadknife on a 220 stone, that is way too aggressive for a razor that was already honed and shaving, you are re-honing an edge. It may work for an experienced honer, but not if your experience is lacking.
The sharpie test will only tell you if you are reaching the edge, which we know you are not, in the middle.
In fact do not do anything, until you post some photos or find out why you are not reaching the edge in the middle.
Post some photos or try an X stroke on your 12K. But if you posted some photos, it would help.
Oh and… you might want to post some photos.