I just bought a Yurii consul 11/8 from a seller in USA, he shipped it to me in Italy, I used it as soon as is arrived. The bes shave of my life, the Stirling Alcoholic Splash I used it was like fresh water on my face, absolutely not hurting.
I asked the guy that sold me the razor how he honed it before to ship it.

Progression of Shapton GS finishing on 16k.

I just bought the Gs, AMAZING SHAVE!!!!