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What you are feeling is normal, at the finish stone you may be feeling stiction, where the bevel is getting flat and sticking to the stone with the water and swarf, use a bit more water.

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The edge looks straight, but there is still some low grit stria that could be removed to further straighten the edge. It looks like a diamond pasted edge. Diamonds are good for keenness, not comfort....