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It sounds like you are getting there. I too am fairly new to honing and feel great that I have brought some butter knife dull razors I got at an antique shop to one of them shaving scary well after...

Taping the spine WILL effect the bevel. It will put a double bevel on the edge (not a bad thing, more comfy shave that way). Do not tape it while using the norton 4k/8k. Only if you go to a barber...