My only criticism, if that is what it is, is that a reader might get the impression that using one layer of tape is a negative practice. IMO it doesn't add up to enough of a change in geometry to affect the integrity of the blade. Having a heck of a lot of razors and not wanting to go to the trouble of remembering which were honed with tape and which without I use it on all of them.

I know at least one honemiester who hones other peoples razors that always uses one layer of tape. He feels that the customer will be unhappy with any wear on the spine no matter how slight. Anyway, I feel that using tape is a good thing and I know that it is controverisal but that is my story and I am sticking to it.

Great job on the article Bart.