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I just poured water over it and honed my 2 shavers with it. 20 passes each but the stone was small (like 2x3.5") so it's ok. I'm impressed. The comfort level of the shave went way up. On a bad note,...

Thanks Randy. That's a great idea. I'll actually give it a few passes on the coticule (it just arrived, thanks X :D) first though, since I'll be doing the same to my 2 shavers.

On that note, why...

The edge feels ok and it shaves arm-hair but I can't get it to go anywhere near passing the hht. I'll give it another day of detailed honing, but if it doesn't work, I may have to set that blade...

What would those steps be?

Edit: I took your suggestions to heart (used the 1k sandpaper with plenty of water, on top of the rough oilstone since it has a larger surface than the japs) and then I...

My post got lost for some reason. I was thinking of getting one of those Spyderco ceramic hones. Would that do the trick?

The way I got this one close to being shave ready is by going circular w/...

I guess I will have to eventually follow the herd. Next paycheque, I guess. Once again, thanks Tony. As for me, I'm checking out and flying off to lala-land. 'Night :)

Thanks Tony. Would a lower grit cut faster than the 4k?

I just spent like 4 hours trying to put an edge on an old and dull W&B with my japs. I'm getting there but it's still a b**** of a job. Therefore, I'd like to know what I can use as a fast cutter in...