Gents,
I have 4 of my Grandfather's straight razors.
First is a Hoffritz 6/8". I have honed and it shaves nicely.
Second is a Salamander 4/8" I have honed and it shaves OK.
Third is a Wester Bros#29 7/16" and
Fourth is Genco President 7/16".
The last two razors show slight signs of honing. My question is, Are these blades abnormally narrow, maybe due to edge repair? I'm new to honing, but couldn't get a decent edge until I placed tape over the backs. Then after stropping I removed the tape and got a decent shave. Are the blades too narrow and am I stuck taping and stropping?
Thanks,
Tony