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Well that's a Pandora's box.
It's pretty obvious that the 3" wide Norton combination 4k/8k waterstone is the best tool for the job. It cuts very fast and very well. It is also a bit cumbersome and a bit pricey.
I'm only getting used to the barber hones now and while the barber hones require greater skill to use, their size enables you to hold it in your hand and get excellent immediate tactile feedback. Thats more control over a very delicate procedure. They can be used dry or wet for faster cutting (not quite as fast as the waterstones though). You'll likely need 2 or 3 different ones to get a good edge.
Unless you are establishing a new edge on an old dull razor however, I think a paddle strop with 1.0 and 0.5 pastes is a GREAT way to go especially for new shavers. That's a skill you'll have to learn anyhow and the pastes are a wonderful last step in the honng process anyhow.
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