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    Default RAD taking over and I like it!

    So I have taken to stalking the "ending soonest" auctions on a certain site...

    I decided recently that I was no longer going to move money between my bank account and paypal, I can only buy things with what is in it, and the only way money gets into my paypal is if I sell something, seems to be working out and is certainly keeping me from hoarding more and more junk.

    I also try to limit myself to $20 total for a razor purchase. Most times I am outbid, but NOT TONIGHT!

    I am the proud new owner of a dubl duck special wedge that *looks* to be in good condition, and I beat my target price by six bucks. I am super excited to add another wedge to the mix, and it will be my first experience honing one.

    On that topic, do most people hone wedges with tape or without? I imagine without would leave the entire blade with the same mirror that my bevels seem to acquire, which might be nice!
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    I hone wedges without tape. I imagine using tape could cut the time down substantially... I am set in my ways.

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    I use one layer of tape on my Double Duck Satin Wedge. In fact I use one layer of tape on all razors I hone. I have another wedge, Victoria's Reign, Silver Steel, Warranted, that I had to use 4 layers on or I would end up with a 1/8 wide bevel. Ended up being a decent shaver.
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    I have seen very few true wedges, but I would certainly tape one if I got one. My general rule is "If I'm honing a blade, the tape goes on first". Never had a problem with taping.

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    I've got two wedges (no, they aren't true wedges but those are 'tarded). Made nice wide secondary bevels with one layer to a grit level I think will not rough up a strop, a second layer (primary bevel) will make the honing go much faster. I also think being able to control the bevel's width, and hence it's surface area to pressure ratio, provides an invaluable tool for the honer to discern hardness and the characteristics of the steel's interaction to various hones! (in essence: bleh to non-tapers!).

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