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Dave,

Yeah, I was pretty excited to finally "get it," since I've been at this for a while. I'd been trying to do pyramids with light pressure, but Alan's method works better for me.

He gets...

Dave,

If you're still confused, try this: Alan is suggesting that you do shorter strokes on the Norton to finish off the razor.

I find that it's easier to keep pressure light and even if you...

One reason why many of us use X-patterns instead of going straight across with the heel leading is that it's hard to tell if the edge is 100 percent straight.

If it has a slight curve, or smile,...

Dave,

To perform the hanging hair test, you take a hair, usually one from your head, and slowly touch it to the edge of the razor.

I rest the spine of the razor on my desk for this. You do not...

Dave,

No you don't "need" to do an X pattern if your stone is that wide. Some members just go straight across the stone with the heel of the blade leading.

The problem with this is that if the...

Dave,

I'm still working on this straight razor thing too, but I think a lot of the pulling and such you're describing is due to technique. I'm noticing that as my technique improves--better angle,...