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IME on this forum most guys and Bart particularly try to help each other. It isn't a case of having to be 'right'. Maybe that is just my perception ? YMMV.

As to the barber manual. I am only...

Everything is trial and error. Whatever works. :)

I've just copied and pasted Scott's (honedright) post here on the TPT in the Wiki as Alternative TPT Method. If this is controversial or whatever anyone can edit anything. I think it is an excellent...

Try learning and practicing both techniques and decide which you feel is the most effective for you. I'm in the 'along' the blade camp. :)

I didn't read the whole thread but only went to your post here on the first page. That is the correct way. It is the way I was taught and it works for me. AFAIC that is the way to do it. The going...

IIRC anyone can edit any Wiki contribution. Maybe the author will get around to it if no one else does.

English is not the original author's first language if I am not mistaken. I think he meant to say to go along the edge from heel to point .... not across or from one side to the other ... but I will...

I just read the Wiki article on the topic. The words across and along may be confusing to some folks. When I do the test it is from the heel to the point and at no time do I move my thumb from one...

Forum member Randydance suggested to me to take a new DE or SE blade and practice the TPT on that. This worked very well for me. YMMV. I don't know why it is suggested to moisten the thumb with the...