I'm going to tell the truth and say that I couldn't tell the honewear. I have seen a couple of razors that were flat as a pancake and in comparison, yours looks great. I have begun taping the spine of razors while honing because I don't want to wear them out.

I, too, have purchased a couple of other razors from the OP and have been very satisfied. If they are good enough for him they're certainly good enough for me.