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No, because your experience, technique and patience have a lot to do with how much you'll like a hone.

I suggest you just try a few others.

There are many, many hones to choose from.
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Yes, I know Purceville very well.

Yes, generally the lightest touch possible produces the best, but sometimes slowest, result.

Since you should be in no hurry that is the method I would...

Frictionites are NOT my favorite barber hones. But to answer your question, someone with moderate skill should be able to put a good edge on a razor with a Frictionite. I have been, I think, in...