I am not currently using tape and use a paddle strop with paste after a hone, then going to a hanging strop for every day use.

My Question: If I choose to use tape in the future, and I probably will with a new razor, does the paddle have enough give to get to the edge with paste, or do I need to use hanging strop due to the slightly different angle without the tape? Maybe leave the tape on for the paste, then remove for daily use?

I can imagine that if tape was used to hone, and then one used a balsa strop, the edge might not make contact. That might also just be academic in that case as well.

Thanks.