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This is where your problem is. and you are very correct that it is a common problem, we try and try to explain it to every new guy,,, but :p

Yes Jack you have the visual correct in the brain :)

A SR is basically a push cut at the beginning stages, later down the road you will learn about Scything strokes etc:

Watch the trap of...

Most Vintage razor companies were pretty secretive about their steels but basically they were Tool Steel... The new production and Custom guys use a few different ones that are available out there.....