I have two Carborundum 200 Aloxites, and both of them are smooth and similar in texture to Swatys. Perhaps I am wrong in my presumption of that being "normal" for them.

Regardless, you might find that there is sometimes little correlation between how smooth a hone feels and how smoothly it cuts and polishes a razor. MarkinLondon, you mentioned that yours feels coarse but did not mention how it performs on a razor. Have you tried it?