Originally Posted by
KingOfMalkier
Although personal preference does rule in basically all things shaving, I have to say that if Howard laps everything with a D8C and says it works fine, I pretty much take that as fact. Now obviously if you prefer the stone to feel smoother - maybe it helps you get a more consistent stroke or somesuch - that's perfectly fine. I just wouldn't worry that the D8C will leave too rough of a hone surface to get the ultimate sharpness. Howard's business isn't called the Perfect Edge by mistake!