Jeremy, I find that I seem to turn out my nicest edges when I start with regular pressured 1/2 strokes for the first set, but I try to lighten up as I near completion. I've been trying to finish with my very lightest x-strokes, done as quickly and smoothly as i can. I do about 4 sets of ten 1/2 strokes, (1/2 of my normal 20 strokes per set) clearing the hone in between.
Sometimes I think (worry) I'm using too much pressure, I will admit that I think that that's the area I need to finesse. It's the pressure that confounds me.
Maybe the more experienced guys will pipe up.
Edit: I see they already did! I really got to learn to type faster....