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Theres a lot more to the results than just tape count...
Honing is complex ..
I was trying to help you reach the edge and if that 4th layer got the honing to the edge then it should be a better...

No offence , and I respect your scientific point of view.

I have just shaved off a W&B 8/8ths honed with 4.5 layers of tape . The shave was some thing very special. My had was slightly shaking at...

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If your having trouble reaching the edge you have a few options.
1. Bring each side of the bevel to a flatness. Not easy.

2. Hone with trickery rolling x's and so...

Why not start and finish with 4 layers of tape ?
Strop with no tape, weightless, tiny slack..
I love honing W & B.