Quote Originally Posted by ScottGoodman View Post
They have that "skin" on them that has to go. For their price, you would think it would be silky smooth. You get it properly lapped and you will be fine. I've been a shapton guy for most of my honing experience as no other stone is as efficient. If you wish, I could send you mine as a reference. I typically use mine as a "barber stone", when a razor starts to feel off.
Thank you very much for your generous offer but I think after lapping my hone we are starting to see some potential. I'll just carry on with it. Yes, you would think at the price they want for those hones they'd be silky smooth and flatter than pee on a plate but they aren't in either respect.

Bob