I am considering soapstone countertops but have seen a "leather" finished back absolute that was very attractive. However my contractor tells me that like the honed granite it develops shiny spots where you are continuously cleaning the counter. He says he has had two customers who put the black absolute in and are very unhappy with its inconsistent "shininess" Any thoughts form those who have had honed or leathered countertops who do a LOT of cooking.

I am considering soapstone countertops but have seen a "leather" finished back absolute that was very attractive. However my contractor tells me that like the honed granite it develops shiny spots where you are continuously cleaning the counter. He says he has had two customers who put the black absolute in and are very unhappy with its inconsistent "shininess" Any thoughts form those who have had honed or leathered countertops who do a LOT of cooking.