smgunn i have read the above post the trouble i'm having is you said sharpnees went down but the keenness went up sharpness and keenness are the same a keen razoe is a finely sharp razor any way when i finish on my translucent it jumps in sharpness i have to use a very lite touch when shaving or i'll have weepers all over the place comfort level with the translucent is a hair under a coti with my stone better sharpness but some loss in comfort to me