I am new here and this is my first post!

So my dovo razor came and it was sharp but not shave ready. I decided to order the norton water stones. I figured I would try the 8000 grit stone first just to polish up the edge. I went slowly and used even light pressure pushing the blade toward the end of the stone, then flipping and going the other way. I followed a few youtube videos. After 20 or so strokes on each side, I decided to test the sharpness by cutting some hair on my arm. It went from at least cutting to not cutting at all! I honestly am stumped as to why this is? Im thinking about just having the thing sent out and fixed before I mess it up even more. But I figured I would try the 4000 grit side then go back to the 8000. It got a little better but it is still very dull compared to before I honed the razor.

Any ideas?

Thanks