Hello.

I made a somewhat rash purchase because I couldn't be bothered to look at reviews or anything - I can be very impatient (which isn't a good thing when it comes to straight-razors, I'm sure). But I have the one I have now which can see seen here http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . It didn't come shave ready, which is to be expected. When I realised how much a whetstone cost, I was a little upset lol so I asked a friend a good one I could get cheaply. He told me the one which he uses and to save hassle I just copied - if it works for him, it'll do for now I thought. I ordered this: apex honing stone for knives and razors - buy honing stones online UK

After looking at several YouTube videos and reading some stuff on here, it seems as though the specs/numbers aren't ideal. I have no idea what any of this 8000 grit stuff really means though. I've watched some videos of people honing and think I'm doing it right but it's having absolutely no effect. It's getting very frustrating now. I realise you can't see me doing it, but could anyone please shed some light?

Cheers.