new bonafide razor from ebay
Hi,
I just bought a razor from ebay that is in pretty good quality, with the engraving "Bonafide" on it. From a thumb pad test, it feels less sharp than my other shave ready razor I use. If I look at it with my naked eye, it looks pretty straight, but if I examine it under a microscope, I can see microscopic cracks in the blade. I only have a 12k Naniwa superstone, so I was wondering if I will need to invest in another stone of lower grit level, such as 10k, 8k, or even 5k. Also, which stone should I start honing with in the beginning? I think the bevel is already set on the blade, I just want to bring it back to a shave ready condition.