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I would say that any bevel beyond one is potentially problematic. For example, if you hone after double beveling without tape, then you have to work a bit to get back to the original bevel angle. If...

Getting an edge similar to what is found on DE blades by hand honing is problematical. While such an edge may shave well, it won't be as stable as an edge formed by a machining process.

As...

Personally, I never wait until the tape wears through, usually replacing it when it shows wear. That really only happens on 1K and 4K. I also change tape at every grit change whether wear is apparent...

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I frequently change the tape while on 1K and 4K because of tape wear.

I generally avoid pressure by dropping down a grit level (down numerically, that is).