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I successfully lapped my 12k plate using the pencil grid trick. Nice and flat now. At least I will be able to maintain my edge with a few passes each week.

I also ordered a cheap but decent used...

Thanks for clarifying!

One follow up...in Lynn's honing video, he suggests that even a 12k stone needs to be lapped out of the box, because it's not smooth enough. I got the Naniwa 12k, and I...

Yes, I read this article already, and it describes stone choice, but doesn't say anything about when or how often.

I bought a cheap used razor from eBay to practice honing before touching my shaving razor. However, since my shaving razor was professionally honed, maintaining the edge will be easier than trying to...