Got this razor and normally I trim with an electric before I go back to work and finish with a cartridge razor. I skipped the trim this time to test out the new razor. By far the most comfortable shave I've given myself and much closer than anything I've bought from a box store. Highly recommend. Class Edge also shipped quick and left a personal hand written note thanking me for being a customer which was appreciated.
I was successfully able to set a bevel on my straight razor for the first time ever using this stone. For the price, this is such a great deal, because you're getting the 1000 grit side for setting the bevel, and the 3000 grit for further sharpening afterward. The stone is not as wide as a standard 3" straight razor blade, so you will need to use X strokes, but it definitely works wonders for honing the blade. I highly recommend!
Bright and young-smelling, a nice contrast with the old man/powdery barbershop smells of some of the more classic aftershaves