Yep. For sure.
The etch looks good and legible, so leave it. If there was a bunch of pitting, then I would sand it out.
I hate hone wear, drives me nuts. Specially the wonky, uneven from side to side, and toe to heel. All caused by some ham fisted, unknowing, self proclaimed, honemiester.
Or the guy, that flat hones a smiling razor till its a true...straight edge, or it frowns. :gaah: