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I would stay with what you have and try to refine the edge more by using the coti with water only and trying Gssixgun's approach of rinsing frequently.
Your almost home so why go back to first base?

At this point I would want to know what the results are so far. I would perform an arm hair test and a hht then I would strop it for 50 laps and give it a test shave. From that you will start...

The 7/8 Friodur's are a fickle, difficult to hone razor. IMHO, the spine is not thick enough to give a proper angle to the bevel for that width of blade.
My solution has been to apply 2 layers of...