Well, my small (and not so expensive) japanese hones aren't that good. I'm thinking they're probably more like a barber's hone, but they are comfortable to shave from - not blindingly sharp. Well, one of them is exceedingly fine, but it imparts a soft edge still.

Chasing a perfect edge costs a lot of money, and can lead to a lot of razorburn on my skin. As a daily shaver, I'm asking more from the practicality (maintenance) side, where you spend no more than 5 minutes a week on a razor, including the time it takes to get the hone out and put it away.