Originally Posted by randydance062449
The info you have been given is spot on.
If you razor is very dull, i.e. it will not cut you, then you have no bevel. The suggestions you have been given so far assume that. The coarsest hone to use initially is a 1000 grit. If you have tons of patience then use the Norton 4000.
Be sure to use the thumbnail test frequently to gauge your progress. What you want to feel is an even "draw" with no roughness, skips, hesitations etc.
If you razor is really dull when you begin then the razor will simply slide off your thumbnail and not bite into the nail (draw).
Most of your time will be spent on the 1000 and 4000 stones.
Hope this helps,:)