Holy! Thanks for all the input. I think I'm going to go with the 4/8k stone. I shaved again last night with my old blade, just doesn't feel right. Definitely needs sharpening. Thanks guys!

Also, one more question, even though this isn't the right sub-forum to post it in. I was searching around and seen some instructions on here how to make super lather. I seen some people using two different kinds of soaps, one looked like hardened soap in a bowl and then they added some glycerin with some other shaving cream.

All I do when I shave is let my brush soak in hot water, whisk it out, add an almond size drop of shaving cream and a touch of water and start mixing. So why add the glycerin and the other soapy water?

It's detailed in this link: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...C3%9Cberlather