Thread: How does honing affect the spline of your razor?

Yes, tape is about .005" or so, and that will change the angle of the bevel, which needs to be re-set if you remove it.

The spine does wear down, but it should wear less than the bevel since it's typically wider.


If you don't use too much pressure when honing, a razor should last you a lifetime, so don't sweat the "wearing it out early" thing. Most razors have changed hands at least once, and I know mine will outlast me by a few hundred years.