So I've recently started honing and I've got a small coticle, two PHIGS, what is suspected to be a LI, and a Norton 1k and the 4/8k combo. I've tried all the "finishing" stones and I find that the shave coming straight off the Norton 8K then CroX and strop gives me the most comfortable shave. Am I using the finishers wrong? The PHIG's and LI could very well not be in the finishing grit range, I get that, however the Coti edge is also not as comfortable as the Norton. I understand that scratch pattern is not an indicator of sharp/smoothness when natural hones are used but I get a mirror finish on the bevel with the 8K and scratches with the Coti. Any suggestions on how to properly use the Coti to finish a razor would be greatly appreciated. I am assuming the issue is with me as I'm new at this.

Thanks in advance, Mike