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I am doing medium and slow strokes with a little bit of pressure as I move the blade. I am not sure just yet how much pressure may be too much but I will try to change it up a little at a time to see...

Thanks. I know the X pattern seems to have more drag to the blade than a straight draw.

I have a Dovo Prima and while I am still waiting for my strop to arrive I have been using a 3''x12" piece of leather that I purchase from a leather shop and I'm not sure of which stroke is the right...