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So I went ahead and flattened out the razor, if for no other reason than that setting a bevel from scratch would be good practice. While the razor was full, I went ahead and unpinned it, cleaned it...

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So I checked it out and Tom apparently has a really good eye. It does appear to have a very slight frown in the center of the blade. I managed to take a picture which I can't upload from...

I can try to take another photo today, but I don't think it is frowning. My impression of it is that it is slightly smiling.

And I am aware that tape goes on the spine. My concern was that tape...

Well, it took some craziness with the tape, and a lot of time and patience, but I think I got it. The bevel is still terribly uneven (probably will never change) but I managed to get what bevel it...

I actually decided this morning that I'm gonna try it. Worst thing that can happen is I ruin a razor that may well be ruined already. Now if only I could find my electrical tape.

Hmmm. Ok. Thanks for looking at it. I guess I'll set it to the side and forget it. At least it was a cheap antique store purchase.

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Ok. I'll put up picks and try the marker test to see what's happening.

Of course. I will get photos later. I was mainly trying to understand how taping would help.

How would I go about taping to help with this situation? More tape where hone wear is worse?

I haven't examined it that closely, but it does not appear to be warped.

Ok. I get what you're saying but I think my issue is that, if the uneven wear had already resulted in a smile at the toe of the blade, wouldn't adding tape there prevent the edge from making contact...

I am not using tape. I don't really see how using it vs not using it could help address the issues with the blade. Maybe I'm missing something?

This razor is my nemesis (W&B for barber's use w/ barber's notch, smiling blade and uneven hone wear). I have now successfully honed a few razors that were in decent condition and am getting at least...