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Doing a little false removal is key. If that doesn't work smoothly then I will take a full wrap around the stem just above the desired crotch.

I don't think a friction saver could be incorporated into this technique though.

Here it is photographed with phone out of art and science of practical rigging. I have used it with a regular bowline. I should use the one pictured. Looks like it could take a bit more abuse.

If I remember right it takes two rigging lines with the one holding the block having a large loop in the end, tied with a normal bowline. I think I learned it in the art and science of practical rigging. It'll be a good refresher for me.