This is my first post for some time, but this morning I had yet another revelation. For some time I have been sticking to my Wapis as they seem pretty well bullet-proof, I also have a lovely TI and Livi which lay unloved on the shelf. I never seem to get a smooth shave from either of these two. Some time ago I posted regarding this and received the usual 'get it honed properly' responses. I have always believed in my 'honer' so left it at that. This morning though I thought of another experiment. The TI is such a lovely razor that I desperately wanted to get to like it, so this morning I took my pasted paddle and used just the 1.0 side (20 laps) I then gave it about 20 laps on a horsehide strop and quite amazingly had the most wonderfully smooth shave I have ever had. Now I am wondering whether the 0.5 paste makes the edge 'too' sharp and almost uncomfortable, has anybody had a similar experience or was it a fluke?