Well, I tend to be quite the anal-retentive sort, so perfection is pretty much the only answer :p
Believe it or not, there are no pockmarks on the stone. What you are looking at are discolorations on the stone surface. The stone surface is actually very smooth on both sides, but I suppose lapping it wouldn't be a bad idea.
If I were to lap the Swaty, what does common wisdom suggest for grit? The only other stones I have are the Norton 4k/8k combo. I also remember reading about someone using wet/dry sandpaper but can't find the thread and can't remember the grit they used.
Thanks!
Charles