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0.5µ is a finisher so you'll likely need to start with something coarser. I'll let the paste gurus give you more specific advice.

As for the cutting angle; essentially you lead each stroke with...

Be careful of the edge of the paddle while stropping. If you happen to lift the tip and drag the edge of the blade over the edge of the paddle, you can damage the shaving edge.

Look to your...