Thread: What sort of tape to use?

Hi all,

I've been reading up on honing and I've seen about a bazillion different points of view about taping the spines of razors before you hone them.

I've dug up an old razor that I am planning on restoring and I will tape up the spine to stop any excessive wear and protect it (as much as possible!) from my less than skilled hands.

I was wondering what sort of tape I should use? Masking tape? Duck tape? Does using tape clog up the hone?

Any advice would be appreciated!

black electric tape will work. You are in UK i have no idea what color is electric tapes in there. Idea is it has to stick to blade . hope this helps. gl

I would go with electric tape as highbud says as duct tape would have to be tapered in order for it to fit a razor. the width of the electric tape is just right. other than that I think the duct tape is durable enough to do the job. But the glue on it might be too strong and be annoying to remove/leave residue.
The black eletric tape, I use at least, leaves no residue and is easy to remove.

I have had no problems with "clogging" when using electric tape.

Hi,
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Sticky tape. I'm being somewhat facetious, but at times it does seem that too many people here over analyze things.

It's a question that does come up now & then. There are so many tape's available, but only one that's really suited to this application. Granted, he may have found out with a search, but i think it's a valid question.

Always black electricians tape.

I have been experimenting with PVC electrician's tape. I was waiting to post about this but, since it came up, I have found several advantages:

-white no more black residue on my coarse hones
-slides a little easier
-Much less adhesive left on the blade any residual comes off with a few rubs from a shop cloth

disadvantages

- surface has to be completely dry or it won't stick. I could get sloppy with this with the old black stuff
- pretty much good for only one use
- costs a little more.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

It's a question that does come up now & then. There are so many tape's available, but only one that's really suited to this application. Granted, he may have found out with a search, but i think it's a valid question.

I'm afraid I have to disagree. Any tape that sticks will work. Some may be harder to use than others, but they will work.

I always assumed we recommended electrical tape over "sticky tape" because it showed a good resistance to wear versus lack of compression ratio. Plus it's cheap, not too wide, and uniformly thin.

FCC...I assume you use a different tape, which tape do you prefer?