Really good thread Josh!

I have noticed I have managed to dull some good edges by being ham fisted on the strop. I think light strokes is the way forward. I have also noticed that shaving with one side/face of my razor is better than the other at times. Could this be due to too much pressure resulting in the edge curling to one side on the final stroke? I wonder......

The more I read this forum the more i think light pressure is best. I can get better honing results from a full wedge than a hollow ground and I am sure this is due to less flex in the blade.