To tape or not to tape?

**time2shave** · 03-27-2011, 07:02 PM

Right or wrong? Honing with tape will wear the edge but not the spine, altering the bevel angle over the life of the razor?

Thanks.

**hi_bud_gl** · 03-27-2011, 07:21 PM

Wow how did you made that pics?
This is exactly what happens when you tape. Time will come up you are unable to put the fine edge to taped blade. you will end up taking off the tape and putting some hone wear to the spine.
I hope you could drew pictures what i am talking about.
Can You do that?

**gssixgun** · 03-27-2011, 08:10 PM

Now for the bad news, by the time that happens you will probably be in the grave and your great grandkid will figure it out, if he cares to not use his Gillette Laser Plasma 10 Watt mega hair blaster... and use Great Grand Pops straight razor....

That is if you only hone when needed and hone properly

**Lynn** · 03-27-2011, 09:22 PM

OK......who likes tape and who doesn't..............

**Catrentshaving** · 03-27-2011, 09:46 PM

I tape all my razors...because im just that anal..lol

**onimaru55** · 03-30-2011, 01:55 AM

Originally Posted by Lynn

OK......who likes tape and who doesn't..............

I'm gonna report this post for trying to incite a riot

**gugi** · 03-30-2011, 01:59 AM

everybody knows duct tape is the solution to every problem in america

**hoglahoo** · 03-30-2011, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by Lynn

OK......who likes tape and who doesn't..............

I like tape but I don't have time for it. By the time you've cut and applied a piece of tape to your razor, I've honed, stropped, and test-shaved a dozen Dovos

**onimaru55** · 03-30-2011, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I like tape but I don't have time for it. By the time you've cut and applied a piece of tape to your razor, I've honed, stropped, and test-shaved a dozen Dovos

Told ya a zillion times not to exaggerate

**Ryan82** · 03-28-2011, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Now for the bad news, by the time that happens you will probably be in the grave and your great grandkid will figure it out, if he cares to not use his Gillette Laser Plasma 10 Watt mega hair blaster... and use Great Grand Pops straight razor....

That is if you only hone when needed and hone properly

I have to agree with Glen. If using a minimal amount of tape (as in 1 layer) for honing and touchups the difference would be less than negligible for one lifetime. By the time it would be noticable you'd be dead and the new owner could hone it however he sees fit.

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