Heres a question in regards to the Norton and the Chinese 12K.

I just obtained a 4/8K Norton and a few razors to learn on, (the 12K will come later). Do I need to build a slurry on the Norton to get it working, or is it just soak and go to work? And if i do need to make the slurry, can it be done with a fine grit sand paper?

I am trying to keep cost down at this point. My next purchase just might find me shaving in the mirror of someones vehicle in the parking lot of walmart....if you know where im coming from.