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I like cork tape too. I also put some extra padding on the tops of the bars and under the tape, the padding I am using I bought over a decade ago, do not recall who made it.
Some of my tape was really cheap off Ebay, it came with no adhesive, but once I bought a spool of double sided adhesive tape at the office supply store (possibly Scotch brand?), that solved my problem. The really cheap tape I bought was labeled cork but I do not think there is any cork in it, but it still is thick and comfortable, is not slippery in rain.
If you have never used bar tape, you might want to look on you tube for a video by Park Tools on putting on the tape.