Hi,
I currently finish my razors on a yellow coti, its great pops hairs and all that jazz. But I was thinking of getting something finer to get just that little extra. I have narowed it down to either a chinese 12k or a shapton 16k. I dont mind paying the extra for the shapton if its worth it, any sugestions? Also I keep reading on the sites that sell the shapton that it should only be lapped with the shapton diamond plate. Is this for real as I am loath to dish out more than I spent on the shapton just to keep it flat. Would either sandpaper and glass or a low grit DMT not work just as well as I already have these?
I know this should be in the hones forum but I cant post there so appologies!
So, which should I go for gents?

Thanks,

Nobby