I was wondering how many of the Nakayama users/owners are reluctant to lapp their Beautiful Japanese rock? I myself find it hard to do so, because I don't want to loose the Kanji on it. I use this stone as intended, as a finisher and sparingly. It is bar none the best finisher I've ever used. It gives my razors that velvet squeegee feeling. I do have Shapton, Escher, Coticule, Naniwa, Chinese 12k, and an array of Barber hones. I'd have to say that the Escher comes closest out of all of them.
Escher puts a nice smooth edge on your blade. My Nakayama remains true. I check it with a straight edge, but I know the day will come when I'll have to do it. How many of you are in a similar situation? How many have just thrown caution to the breeze and lapped it already?