I use the 8EE and I like it. What do you mean "almost there"? I use this to really set up my edge and it cuts very rapidly usually in 8 or 10 laps. I then go to a pasted strop 1.0 micron and work my way down. I would not expect to shave after a 8EE it is after about 3 micron if memory serves me correctly.

Richard