I have just bought my first new straight razor from The Art of Shaving. I bought a Thiers-Issard with SS handle. This razor was supposed to be shave ready, which it was not. I have been using straight razors my whole shaving life since this was how my dad taught me to shave. He taught me how to properly strop a blade, but he always sent our blades to my grandfather to hone. This new blade needs to be honed, and I would like to do it myself. I inherited a washita stone from him, and have sharpened many knives on it but was unsure if this stone was appropriate to hone a razor. If so, how many strokes, on average, would be a good place to start, and if not, what type of stone should I look for? Thank you all for your time.