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Taping is especially important when you're setting the bevel because it's when you're removing most of the metal. Some new razors don't need that much work, they may even pop a few hairs, that's when...

That's why I take the tape off while I'm still honing. The change to the edge geometry is miniscule so it doesn't take too many strokes on the Norton to get it ot the final stage of shave-readiness.

Again, this can be a matter of preference. I remove the tape once it starts popping a few hairs. It's just that I've found it easier to get the edge over that final hump without the tape. IIRC, Randy...

Thanks Joe. It looks like I'm on the right track as I adopt a similar approach, just using N8k instead od the O'Shanter, but it's good to get a confirmation from the pros :cool:

I'd like to hear from both Joe and Randy Tuttle.