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It'll work.

I normally take finishers up to 1000g, but you don't have to. IIRC, The 20k is extremely hard, and may take a while. Like Jimmy, I use DMT's. If it's a very hard stone, I'll start...

Do you have the Suehiro Gokumyo 20k? It's an excellent finisher. I have all the naturals you mentioned and then some, and hardly use them anymore. I really like the 20k. Compared to your Coti's and...

+1 to this. The Suehiro Gokumyo 20k is my go to finisher in conjunction with the Shapton GS hones. I use it almost exclusively now.

It is a bit pricey, but worth it IMHO. When compared to many of...

I hone razors my many first time straight users, and they have similar stories. I've shaved with the razors they say aren't shave ready. Not a shot at you, but it does take time to learn this...

Purple or Purplish slurry is usually a dead give away that it's a BBW or Belgian Blue Whetstone. In some of the pics, it certainly does look like one.

In the end, they'll all get you there. It's really a matter of personal preference and your budget. I like the idea of seeing what Jerry's using. Try those, see how you like them. Take that into...

I used to hone in the kitchen by the sink out of convenience. Now, with my bad back, and sometimes quite a bit of honing, I usually do it sitting at the table or on a snack tray table (really) in...

This soap does not work well in scuttles imho. For Face lathering it's fine, but as mentioned it may not like heat. This soap received a lot of hype when it first came out. Considering all the...

Totally agree. What it comes down to is, personal preference, What you like, and feel comfortable with. When I started, I was using Latigo. I quickly got tired of the heavy draw. Today I prefer...

Good points. A jeweler's loupe is invaluable (if your getting older like me)

Watching the water along the bevel is exactly what you should be doing. That let's you know that your blade is making...

In the past, I've used pomade for my goatee, to keep it in check. Mine tends to get unruly. If your not familiar, Pomade is like a wax. I'd use a hot cloth to help soften and work it in with a small...

Keep working at it. I've been using T&H for years. It never disappoints. I use the tip a small demitasse spoon to scoop it out with, maybe the size of an M&M, not much at all. I also find different...

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I use Smith's honing oil, or the stuff they sell at Hall's Arkansas stones.

it's probably just a convenience thing.

If you search, you may find a few old threads on this subject. I use Goat's milk soap in the shower, so naturally I was interested in getting some Goat's milk shave soap. I tired a few and had...

That's a good setup. Stick with it until you become proficient. The difference between the 10 and 12k is negligible, especially if your just starting out.
BTW, Not sure if I misread you or not, but...

You can buy the C12k or Guangxi stone at Woodcraft, online or at a local store.

As mentioned, A bevel setter is used for setting bevels and minor repair work, chips, dings, etc...

A normal...

I think you'd be better off with one of the choices mentioned. The Chosera 1k, The King 1k or even the Norton 1k.

Here's some reading for you on razor sharpness tests. Sharpness tests explained - Straight Razor Place Library

Jerry,

I also have stones from OS and was given the same advice as you. One Maruichi and one Maruka. One very similar to yours if I'm not mistaken. I still use them from time to time, especially...

+1 Double O.

I normally go from my Shapton 16k to the Suehiro 20k. It does benefit from a pre finisher....

I also use the Shapton GS system up to 16k. I have lot's of different finishers, but since I've picked up the Suehiro G 20k, it's pretty much the only one I use. For me, it's hard to beat that edge....

I've been doing the same for years. My Naka Maruichi Asagi excells this way.

I don't believe they're Charnley's. I have one that's identical to your's. (160x60) right down to the brown/rust colored swirls. It's very similar to the Chinese 12k. A friend of mine in Hong Kong...

It is a good stone. Overlooked quite a bit. For the price, you can't beat it. I got one at Woodcraft, and one from a friend in Hong Kong. Both work well. No complaints here. Slurry definitely helps...