Quote Originally Posted by Bruce View Post
So what did the old timers do before they could run to Ace Hardware and pick up a roll of 3M #33 (10,000 volts per wrap)?

Another question, as it runs counter intuitively for me: why reduce the number of layers of tape during the honing process, which would elevate the edge off the hone, rather than add layers which would keep the edge in contact with the hone?
Well Bruce, I think that the old barbers didn't care about that because those were their everyday tools: they didn't see them as part of their collection; I got a couple of Filarmonicas from an old barber and they are evenly wore on the spine side. In these blades I use one layer of tape during the honing process...

Cheers!!!