Need advise for first hone session
I just received my first stone to use for straight razors. It is a Naniwa 12k SS. I have been shaving with a Str8 since February. So far all I have done is strop and strop with 0.5 micron paste on canvas side of strop. It has stayed in good shape but probably not as sharp as when I first bought it. I also lapped the stone already with 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper on top of a sheet of glass that I bought. I just want to bring it close to how sharp it was when I got it from SRD
So I have a few questions
1) My razors are from SRD. Did Lynne use tape or no tape to hone?
2) How many times per side should I hone on average if razors are say a 7/10 in sharpness (10 being when Lynn honed it)
3) When I am done with 12k, should I strop with canvas, canvas with cromium paste, or leather?
3) Any other tips or suggestions?
thanks.