Thanks, AFDavis!!! I'm printing this up and re-reading it before the next shave. Very detailed.

The other point, which may have already been covered in this thread, but even if so, bears repeating, is that when I watch your video, the razor comes down after the flip a little delayed from the moment of the razor reversing direction. It looks kind of elegant on the video. I am trying to recreate that gentle, delayed descent, but not coming naturally just yet...