Thread: Keeping the spine from wearing

Funny to see this old thread, and how things have changed through the years.

"If you use tape, do so with caution, and be aware of cutting edge changes"

if you use a razor like they did in the day just how much wear will it get. I have several vintage razors that doesn't show that much wear. some of these came from a barber shop when they used them every day. to protect the spin when honing a few times I don't think would change the angle that much and at my age now I don't think it would change the angle any. just my 2 cents worth.

I tape every razor I own and have never had issues with honing them. I'm pretty fanatical about changing the tape after each hone or during an aggressive bevel set on my 1k hone.

I use the "Duck" brand tape which is the exact same thickness as the 3M tape and leaves no adhesive on the metal like the 3M tape can.

If you do the math, the change in the angle of the bevel when using tape is pretty small.

John

Like so many things it boils down to personal preference. IMO. Hahahaha