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Yes, putting tape on is not the problem as long as your fingers are dry.

Taking it off, especially just the top layer, if 2 layers are use is the problem and made much safer, with a little bit of...

SECOND LAYER

If using two layers of tape, which I normally do for bevel setting and recommend for new honers, (It is easy to burn through a single layer of tape) lay the razor on the bench again....

Recently a friend related to me, how he cut himself taping a razor, actually un-taping a razor. I have had some near cutting experiences also, but luckily have not cut myself, at least not bad.
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