Striped Sapele, Sipo Mahogany, etc. The alternating grain pattern is not only prone to tear out - it's "fault line" for splitting. I had good results smoothing with a Sandvik carbide scraper at 90 degrees to the grain followed by automotive wet/dry fine sandpaper. Planing with the grain was a nightmare. If you can provide some backing to panels with plywood, it should last through casual use. You're not alone in this struggle. Jim in Massachusetts
