so i can do an ATG but it is sometimes a little too much and the weepers come in. so i remembered someone posting that they have a heavy beard, so they tend to strop again before doing the ATG pass. so i tried it last night and it did make a difference (not that i was all that surprised). i don't consider my beard to be heavy, but apparently i was wrong.

so....
does anyone do this?
have you tried it?
does this say anything about my honing skill as far as blade longevity?