Hey all . Did a quick Google search and couldn't really find any verdict . . I just got the Naniwa 12K and I did about 20 x strokes on my Thiers Issard from AOS. I got a pretty good shave after stropping but I think the blade can use about 5-10 more x strokes.

My question is that I have heard you are supposed to let the blade "rest" after shaving before you strop it again (for a day or two) - does the same apply for honing? Or could I finish up shaving, and head straight to the 12k? I'm choosing to let the blade rest to be on the safe side but for future reference . . . ?