I would say dont get the hones just yet. Also i would strongly suggest if the razor isnt shave ready send it to Lynn, yes many people can hone but for a first shave send it to him get it done right then you have your benchmark. Even if you want a hone now u wont need to, at least not for a couple months. If anything u will just have to touch up your razor, and that can be done with some CrOx on a balsa strop or a barbers hone. Eventually if you want to hone your own razor ect then go for the norton 4k/8k/ combo.