Search:

Well, to the OP and others, not that much. It has long been said the difference that we all argue about, over 6-8k, is really a 2-5 percent improvement… in distinguishable sharpness.

But it is not...

Actually, a year from now, the shave will be better and smoother regardless of which stone you use.

A good Synthetic 12k will make it easier to get a smooth straight edge that will give a better...

Depends.

Razor honing unlike tool or knife honing is not just about sharp. After 8k you edge becomes very straight, the finer you can make the stria on the bevel the straighter the edge becomes...