So i did a mod to a GD to mess with honing. I breadknifed until flat, then set a bevel on a DMT XXC. I then went out and put the blade in a vice and removed the shoulder, re shaped the tip and added some artwork along the top. I set the bevel again on a waterstone. Knocked that edge down on some glass and started here.

Set the bevel on the DMT EEF, a couple sets of half strokes followed by some light finishing strokes set me up perfectly to finish on a double sided barber hone. The shave was smooth and close and comfortable but a little rough, no irritation lasting for more then 2 mins, no razor burn, just the feeling of micro peeling was evident.

I could attribute that to spending 5 mins honing it before my shave, and a host of other things but so far I have to say I like the DMT EE. I'm not saying it's better then anything else it's just another option for those of you who like me do not particularly care for traditional water stones. It's quick and easy, you just need something to tone it down following the use of the DMT and I'm sure any high grit stone would work.