The whole point here is. Stubbletrouble walked into a meet on a Sunday morning. Honed a razor with guidance that day(he did the work now), took it home and shaved with it! Did another one and SAME great edge... and then again! So this is a testament to the ease of the stones finishing qualities. One day and hes honing. Is it the BEST of the best? I dont know, I havent tried them all. Is it a great shave ready edge? YES! Are there better edges? YES! But this is only the beginning. ONE DAY with us and he did it and is repeating it. It is ONLY the beginning but I think our friend is satisfied with his progress as we all are.