Burr removal - Least agressive compound that still works?

[Rupert Lucius]

A knife maker using 10X magnification said that the cotton buff (loose sewn) straightened the burr - did not remove the burr.

I, believe there is merit within that magic buff and am going to continue down that road until someone reveals THE compound or METHOD that works.

There are many rabbit holes.  Makes sharpening a challenge for all sharpeners.