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Jimmy, thanks for the compliment.

It has surprised me that guys feel a fine finishing hone is necessary. It is not. An 8K hone will provide a very good shave by itself. The pastes and finer hones...

I would first hone on the Norton 8K then strop and test shave.
This should give you a good shave.
If not then stay on the4K/ 8K until it is a good shaving edge. Jumping to the coticule will not...