I learned to hone using the traditional edge-leading laps. That's the only method I've used and I get good results. I've followed with interest the trend towards using circles and watched Lynn's and Glenn's videos.

Are circles faster because they remove steel more aggressively? If they are faster I can see a benefit to those who hone professionally. However, for the person who is only honing his personal razors and for whom speed is not an issue, do circles offer any advantages over the traditional out-and-back laps?