: My 2cents for what it is worth

Experience is always worth *something*. I'm uploading a Guiness Extra Stout and a cheap cigar for you.

I like your comment re: "one brand type of guy" thing. I can dig it, I'm a Raka guy myself, tried a cheaper brand, and it was disaster. Those in the know will be able to read this like a book. It just wouldn't ever harden up all the way, that's what. A week later in summer and still a thumbnail would leave a dent. BS! Back to Raka and all is well once again....

And yes, 'squeegeeing' is a perfectly excellent word, you bet. I endorse it 100%.