Quote Originally Posted by gdelo538 View Post
I am just looking to start with refreshing the edge, I will look into the pastes. I feel more comfortable working with stones, would a 12000 be a better initial buy for refreshing the edge?
IMO only,,,, yes, but I know absolutely nothing of pastes, I only use stones. If you can afford it, get the 12K.
Getting a smooth shave off an 8K is not something that happens overnight,,,,actually honing any razor, with any stone, to a shave ready status, is not learned overnight.

,,,,,but the journey is a fun one.