Originally Posted by
Utopian
It depends on how it was honed previously. If it was honed with tape, then touch it up with tape. If not, then don't use tape.
Yes. Trust me, you don't want to set a bevel with a Swaty. If it was already shave ready, then you can use the Swaty for indefinite touch ups. If you start with a shave ready razor, then you can use a barber hone as soon as you notice any diminishment in the quality of the shave. Do a few laps on the barber hone, strop, and shave. Repeat as needed to maintain the quality of the shave.