hi guys,

so it's been about 8 mos since i started using a straight razor, and the shaves have never been better. i'm now comfortable enough to move on to honing stones, and thought i'd ask you all for your opinions.

i've already been burned once using a diamond hone that was too coarse. fortunately, lynn rehoned my razor and got me back in the game. i've read through the wiki and there's an amazing array of hones to choose from. i'm looking at a razor to maintain a sharp edge (definitely no major restorations, chip removals, etc). to that effect, i'm looking at either surgical grade arkansas stones or norton 4000/8000 stones. anyone have experience with these for the level of honing i'm interested in?

v/r,

doc awk.