I wouldn't say the PHIG is harsh as much as I would say it's created an edge MUCH more keen than I am used to. I can tell with a lighter touch and proper blade angle it will make for a gooday shave. For the record, I'm getting the same effect from a Norton 8K - it's the shaver (me) not the stone.

As for the blade sticking to the stone, when I saw light I mean a little drag. When I say heavy, it's like the blade is glued to the Soft/Hard Ark and will skip/jump if I'm not careful in application of force.