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Glen can speak for himself, but he has said he doesn't care whether others tape or not cause......."It doesn't matter"

Well the difference is 1 degree above nil.:hmmm:. I'm not saying that I could feel 1 degree, but if I prefer angles around 15 degrees, and a given razor will hone at 16 degrees or 17 degrees with...

That is correct. Not all microstructures of steel can hold very acute bevel angles. On the other hand I typically get 80-100 shaves before going back to the stones. I don't have a heavy beard and I...

I would point out that, at the time of use, tape adds a degree of bevel angle. No big deal and certainly does not harm the razor. I just happen to like the shave from very acute bevel angles.

My favorite issue.....to talk about.

I love 'tape vs no tape' threads, because it relates to one of my favorite issues, bevel angles. :rofl2:

The 'how long to change the angle question' is mute ~ 1/16" would have to be worn off of the width to change the bevel angle 1 degree. I'm more worried about the 1 degree change toward the obtuse...