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I doubt that you could get a smile that way but I could see center weight and a straight stroke causing a frown.

A smile comes from the stroke. I always lean towards a smile. A smirking edge will shave better. Glen shows it well. Heel leading into the stroke with the toe swooping forward a bout 2/3 through.

If you are jointing the edge on a hone, it’s important to remember the metal you are straightening is crazy thin. It only requires a feather touch. I find my thumb nail works great. There are times...

Overhoning from my point of view,is on the higher grit hones. It leads to a weak or foil edge, it may shave very well, but will have a short life. Overhoning on a 1K is just wasting steel.
If you...

If yourbevel is correctly set, and your finishing passes on the 1K are light and smooth, the shave will not be a bad one. It amazes me still as to how close and mostly comfortable a 1K shave can be.