sorry everybody! more question!

went back to the straight again tonight and it wasn't so bad. Honed it on the Norton, followed by a .5 and .25 diamond paste, than stropped the hell out of it (no pressure but plenty of repetitions). I knew it was coming this time but there is so much more resistance (or maybe it is just feedback which could be a good thing) with the straight than with the feather. I imagine the feather is similar to the shavette in many ways so hopefully some more people can relate.

Does anybody have any pointer when moving from a machined blade for so long to a real straight. I realize that this is a completely different animal so I'm looking for any pointers I can possibly get.