i can easily see Ichigo and Ogihci sparing in Ichigo's inner self with Ogihci overpowering Ichigo and taking control to wipe out Ulquiorra before Orihime calls out for Ichigo allowing him to take control and spare Ulquiorra
It is highly likely that these stripes are a manifestation of the control Ichigo has over himself and Ogihci, the more he can control Ogihci the more his vizard powers develop. With each leap in power Ichigo has experienced, he has gained power to combat Ogihci with. The mask was forcibly formed when it had fewer stripes, but currently as far as Ichigo has progressed its formation seems to be at his will. I have a great parallel but spoilers are prohibiting me from sharing it. It is from Soul Eater for those who are curious.
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