Originally Posted by
randydance062449
I would first hone on the Norton 8K then strop and test shave.
This should give you a good shave.
If not then stay on the4K/ 8K until it is a good shaving edge. Jumping to the coticule will not make it better.
Once you do obtain a very good shave from the 8K then you can perform 30-50 laps on the coticule, water only, strop and test shave.
Repeat until you obtain a desirable shave.
BTW, you can overhone on a coticule or an escher. It does take hundreds of laps.