Welcome to the sport, you may find it pricey at first. I bit the bullet a few years back and bought Naniwa 3/8 and 12K, I suspect they will last me for the rest of my life. So the one time thing on the stones is well worth it. Especially when you get to the point of putting a nice edge on a razor. You will find different razors require different techniques. This is the best possible place for advice and support. Enjoy!