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No can of worms really. Most of the info is in the post, but a bevel angle of 16-17 degrees is around what most razors with a good geometry and steel will deliver a good shave with. Steeper bevels...

Here are some visuals and some numbers to think about when considering tape from a practical and cosmetic standpoint.

TL;DR: 1, enough spine wear to make much of a practical difference in bevel...

Actually I have been honing and shaving for a little over 10 years, mostly without tape. When I do use tape, it’s for geometry, to protect a frameback spine, or plating/decoration. When I use tape...