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Most of my razors come from Ebay. I like buying heavily rusted razors with little hone wear for about €5. Then I restore them. Usually those razors have serious corrosion pitting at the edge....

I agree with that statement. You might be waisting more steel than strictly necessary, and you might end up with a coarsely scratched bevel that needs extra attention at the next level. But the major...

Welcome Adam.

Based upon your description, I think you are using this hone:
Norton Stones Store - ICS8 Combination Fine/Coarse India Stone

Is that correct?

If so, this is an oil stone, and...