Just throwing in my 2 cents I think Steve is dead on with what he said.
I have one jnat I love a kiita after about 3 or 4 jnats (still want an ultra fine one though).
I have 2 arks (both trans 8x2 and 6x2, first 2 I have gotten both great)
1 coticule (favorite stones to hone on. Very expensive and very hard to find a good finishing one. I went through like 6+ coticules before finding one with a finish I love).
1 thuri (4.5x2.4 or something like that. Tried 3 or 4 thuris. 2 were labeled, escher and srd, but they all felt close to the same for me. Labels way expensive, non labeled might not be the stone you think it is.)
Since you like the paste I feel like ark will be the stone for you. Good jnat as well but that will probably be more expensive and some trial and error. I feel like thuris and coticules might not be keen enough for you. Jnats are my favorite, coticules are my favorite if I am shaving everyday. Arks always a good middle ground for me
I have one jnat I love a kiita after about 3 or 4 jnats (still want an ultra fine one though).
I have 2 arks (both trans 8x2 and 6x2, first 2 I have gotten both great)
1 coticule (favorite stones to hone on. Very expensive and very hard to find a good finishing one. I went through like 6+ coticules before finding one with a finish I love).
1 thuri (4.5x2.4 or something like that. Tried 3 or 4 thuris. 2 were labeled, escher and srd, but they all felt close to the same for me. Labels way expensive, non labeled might not be the stone you think it is.)
Since you like the paste I feel like ark will be the stone for you. Good jnat as well but that will probably be more expensive and some trial and error. I feel like thuris and coticules might not be keen enough for you. Jnats are my favorite, coticules are my favorite if I am shaving everyday. Arks always a good middle ground for me