Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
When I finish up on the hones, if that razor is going to go to a paddle strop I leave the tape on though that process...
I have actually taken the tape off before the paddle strop and have found no difference, there is enough give in the leather that it doesn't really matter...
If I were one to use a balsa pasted strop, I would leave the tape on there for that process...
I take the tape off for all hanging strops....

As to more than one layer of tape my only response would be Why???? I use that process to repair bevels then drop to one layer for proper honing...

I don't use Double bevels never have found a reason too....

Hope that helps you out !!!
I don't take the tape off for my paddle with diamond paste either. I did take it off for my felt hanging strop with diamond spray on one razor and no problems.

Glen, that post you gave on repairing damaged ebay blades was a great one. I used the three layers in honing out a frown and then went down to one layer when I got the blade profile where I wanted it. Worked just spiffy.

I have one Zowada and it is a beautiful thing and a great shaver. The only thing I don't like is the double bevel. I guess he must figure it gives the edge more strength ? I haven't had any problems shaving with it but it is just the idea of the double bevel that bothers me somehow. I will leave it as is rather then honing it to a single bevel, not that I mind the work but if I were to ever want to sell it I imagine that it would be better left as it originally came.