Originally Posted by
Brighty83
The naniwa 12k does have a "Granite" look to it, this is normal. IMHO the naniwa12k isn't the smoothest hone but you will get used to the feel.
-Clean the stone when it feels like its not honing nice
-Build up a slight slurry will give a nicer feel when honing, it acts like a lubricant but be careful as it will speed up the honing process.
-if the stone gets too smooth i have found on some stones this will also cause the razor to stick, a use a 325 DMT on my Naniwa 12K and that give a nice feel when honing. may be the 600 is giving it too much of a gloss effect.
If you think its really abnormal see if you get get a pic of the issue although from what you have said, to me it sounds like a typical naniwa.