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I wasn't into honing yet so I didn't think to ask him what he used, I can't even remember what razor it was! All I know is that it shaved Great and the edge lasted a long time before going south!
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I've shaved off of one of Stephens edges and have shared that edge with others who hone and they admired his results!

His Counsel is Sound!

This, in my humble opinion is the Right Choice to make! Let me try to explain why I feel this way:

Apparently you are very new to using a straight. The learning curve is HUGE and there are so many...

I use a King 1200 waterstone the Norton 4/8 and finish on the Naniwa 12K. I have several friends including Mods and Mentors who have all kinds of hones, including naturals in fact one has more hones...