Thanks Tom, it’s fascinating that the single burr Moca seems to offer a similar body and clarity combo to the Honne. I wouldn’t have guessed that.
Your conclusion remind me of something I read a long while ago, I think on Home Barista somewhere, that when you start comparing very high quality grinders they are all going to be excellent with, perhaps, certain roast levels or coffees that different grinders will especially excel in, but the real differentiating factor when choosing an “end-game” grinder comes down to workflow, design, and expected durability.
A couple weeks ago I was very close to buying the Honne, but was still vacillating, a little concerned about having to pay with bank transfer vs credit card, when I stumbled on an opportunity to pre-order a Kafatek Conical (MC5) a grinder that has perennially been high on my list.
I appreciate your thorough reviews. Most of us don’t have the opportunity to test a variety of high end grinders against each other, the more information that’s available, from reviews like yours, the easier it is to make an informed choice.