Basically its just what works for each of us..is it a mental state...maybe...lol. Or maybe its what we've proven to ourselves.
I have an SRD Latigo and a Natural as well as a pasted paddle and a Dovo Strop. For me after I hone or when I shave I usually go to the Latigo first as it has more draw and then finish off on the natural as its slicker...does it make any real difference..in all honesty I doubt it...both do the same in the end:)