Thread: Can someone explain this?

A good thing to remember when using tape though is to change it every now and then, as it wears considerably faster than steel (even though the main pressure in honing should be on the edge, not the spine). I usually replace the tape after I get the bevel right.

I have the same experience. They're just razors that don't remember what they're supposed to do. It takes them a while to remember. Some a day, others longer.
You may also find that they may just be picky as to what they want to be sharpened on.
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