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I actually have modified my stroke to an x pattern in the last couple days. I just always thought it was a way to get a thinner stone to contact all the blade. I now realize there are other reasons....

Just to clarify, when I say two hand honing I mean two hands on the blade, right thumb and index on the tang to drive, left thumb and index to stabalize and help guide.

All this info is great....

Alright, here we go.

After re-reading the last post I sort of figured out what you were trying to describe Alan. Shorter x pattern which draws the razor more aggressively across the stone.

So I...

No matter how many times I read this I'm still confused. I'm lost on the pencil and 2/3rds and vertical stroke... etc. Is it possible we hone in different directions. I'm honing up/down, with the...

OK, Here's where I am.
First wet my thumb to feel what partial HHT feels like. It feels like the razor is catching, tugging, grabbing the individual space between the finger prints.

Next I did a...

LOL. Slow down. I haven't done the last set of instructions you gave me.
Also I think me and dylandog are still waiting on a definition of the HHT.

I doubt I'll get to the razors tonight. My...

OK, Update:
HHT failed prior to doing anything, (as was expected).
I lapped my 8K. Did the pyramid as suggested.
At the end I did a HHT. Now I need a definition of HHT. If I in fact hold a single...

To answer this:
Yes the blade(s) did dig in. They sank in a bit and provided resistance all the way through the stroke.

And as Ilija said I have Nortons, all separated 220, 1K, 4K and 8K.

I'm...

Ok, sorry for the delay. Been busy last couple days.
So I am doing these with TWO razors. Why not compare the results locally?
Razor number ONE is a Wagner 13/16.
Razor number TWO is a Granite...

My honing is pretty novice for sure. I've only honed 3 personally. Another came from FireStart. Basically I'll get the edge straight using 1K wet sandpaper on a granite slab with tape on the spine, I...

Yes. All lapped up.

This is great. I'm just sitting back soaking up the advise.

Creams, I tend to use the 3 Ts. Also what I do is as a base I take a small dab and rub it into my face, like a pre-shave. Then apply the...

Hi all. This is going to be part rant part request for help.

I'm fairly new to straights. I came over from the world of DE. My first step into the straight was the Feather AC. Sharp sharp sharpity...