If you are learning to hone, I recommend Naniwa, Norton, or Shapton synthetic stones for your learning experience as every natural stone is different...every one. Every synthetic is pretty much the same. I could sit down with you and your Norton, Naniwa, or Shapton's and show you immediately how to hone with them...not so with naturals as I would have to learn that particular stone first & that takes time & knowing what you are doing. Sure, I could muddle my way through to a shave ready razor...but then again I have years of experience too.

Do yourself, your razors, and your face a favor...learn to hone on the synthetics. My normal recommendation is norton or naniwa...