This is not a "Should I use tape?" thread. I've done a search, and those threads can spiral downward quickly.
I'm new to this, and acquired two razors (full hollow) which were honed with tape. I know that I should be able to use those for a while and just use a leather strop to re-align the edges between shaves, though at some point I will need to touch up the edges on a stone or film, or send them out.
So, my question is:
If I'm going to attempt to touch up the edge myself once my strop seems ineffective (I've got some film and glass plates), do I need to tape?
It seems to me that if I don't use tape, it will require removing more material from the edge to contact the apex, which basically means resetting the bevel, correct? Which of course is more than a mere "touchup" and feels outside my current skill level.
In my case, regardless of how you feel about using tape (and I'll admit that I likely won't once I learn to hone), am I better off using tape to touch up my current razors, at least until they require a more aggressive honing?...or should I throw caution to the wind, and go back to 1k and see what I can accomplish (learn)?
I'm new to this, and acquired two razors (full hollow) which were honed with tape. I know that I should be able to use those for a while and just use a leather strop to re-align the edges between shaves, though at some point I will need to touch up the edges on a stone or film, or send them out.
So, my question is:
If I'm going to attempt to touch up the edge myself once my strop seems ineffective (I've got some film and glass plates), do I need to tape?
It seems to me that if I don't use tape, it will require removing more material from the edge to contact the apex, which basically means resetting the bevel, correct? Which of course is more than a mere "touchup" and feels outside my current skill level.
In my case, regardless of how you feel about using tape (and I'll admit that I likely won't once I learn to hone), am I better off using tape to touch up my current razors, at least until they require a more aggressive honing?...or should I throw caution to the wind, and go back to 1k and see what I can accomplish (learn)?