I think the adhesive sheets are harder to use.

I'll give the plain a try once I run through the stock I have.

The thing I like about the PSA sheets is that I still have the hones set up right now, several days later, if I splash a little water on them they are ready to go. All the convenience of a diamond plate none of the cost.

My experience told me that the method I used isn't one I would recommend to a razor newbie. Even if someone had experience working with decal application or laminating things I would hesitate to recommend what I did as there are just to many variables to juggle for someone with no experience, and for the person who will have to help them through it via e-mail or here on the boards.

Perhaps the method can be refined over time bringing the startup cost of our hobby down in the process and making it just that much less intimidating to the uninitiated.