I try not to use tape when honing my razors, but I went back and got the bevel using a layer of tape. Got a very nice bevel on it then it went to the norton 4k/8k naniwa 12k, and chromium oxide strop. Was going to shave tonight so went ahead and gave it the shave test, wasn't expecting much but the razor shaved perfectly. Was actually surprised how great it shaved after I couldn't even get a bevel on it without tape. Guess I will be using tape on the Genco when it needs touch ups. Might have just earned itself a spot in the shave rotation with how nice it went. Thanks for help guys