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My stones have a little hair-popping competition after each one. No strop, just to be clear, but I will wipe the blade a bit just see the cuts more clearly.

I have to agree with you on the visual...

I'd say try to shave after Mejiro, try to shave after the Shobudani on slurry and try to shave after the Shobudani on water only. Not full shaves, just try cutting a little bit of stubble, on an area...

What you have there are seemingly (I cannot read the stamps clearly) Asano stamped Botan, Tenjyou and Mejiro. I think what you may be asking here is whether you should get some tomo nagura (so pieces...

You may have a very capable set there. Mind showing us some pictures?

Your naguras may be just fine, but you need to figure out what they do. When you buy a graded stone, such as Asano stamped...