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Try between 10 & 30 laps, with water only. If you're not happy after that do another 10, then try again & keep going like that. You shouldn't have to worry about over-honing with a coticule, but...

You'll love it, i'm sure. What size did you opt for in the end?

I find that 2" is a good width. Mine's just over 7" long, but the longer the better, as it means fewer strokes. This is a serious honing related answer, but i can't help but snigger like a...

You can get by using a finishing stone for touch ups for a long time. It's your choice really whether it's a barber hone, chinese, shapton etc. Barber hone grits can vary though, so go with a tried &...