Originally Posted by randydance062449
You have received some good info here. Be sure and read all the help files on honing and view the gifs.
A very good suggestion was for you to obtain an abrasive pasted paddle strop to maintain your existing razor. The 0.5 micron paste should work just fine.
The second very good suggestion is to buy a new razor and get that sharp before you tackle the Ebay specials. Frankly, most of the Ebay specials need some work on a stone coarser that 4000. It is common for me to use the 1000 stone to remove nicks and the old edge before I move up to the 4000 grit Norton. Sometimes you will get lucky and purchase an Ebay Special that has a good edge, but not usually. If you already have the practice razors and these are the only ones you are going to ever be working on then you can use a piece of 1000 grit sandpaper, wet/dry/ laid on a flat surface, to repair the old edge.
If you want additional info on this then just ask.:)