Thread: Wanting to use strop paste, can it be on a fabric strop?

I bought a balsa wood strop coated with CrOx from a forum member a while back. I like it b/c I didn't have to convert a hanging strop component into a pasted strop, and b/c stropping on a hard surface you're less likely to damage the blade with poor stropping technique. I would search out something like that...

Thats a very good point.. will have to see if i can find a cheat balsa to do that with. or even make one. thank you.

Here is one way to apply powder CrO.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/451896-post16.html

I used the diamond spray on the felt pad that comes with the SRD modular paddle strop recently to achieve a better edge on my Wacker and my TI. It worked like a charm on both str8 razors.

Don't apply the diamond spray too heavily, though. Additionally, you only need to strop the razor on the sprayed felt 10-15 times. See if that works. If not, then perhaps 5 more.

I hear that chromium oxide is good too, although I haven't tried that method yet.

Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by jhenry

I hear that chromium oxide is good too, although I haven't tried that method yet.

jhenry, you should get some chrome ox and give it a whirl. It is really good for making an edge that feels harsh feel smooth. Especially if you have the modular paddle. It is another arrow in the quiver that you may find is just the thing in a particular situation. I don't use it regularly but when I feel I need it I am glad to have it.

two cents...
Pasting a strop is not as well suited to restore
an edge as it is for making a new harsh edge smooth.

There are activities for different ends of the trip as it
were.

To restore an edge use a method that keeps the
line of the bevel intact. This would be a fine hone
of any type 8K or finer. Balsa hones, with diamond
paste, CrOx may also meet this need. A light trip
over a barber hone can also get the job done.

To maintain an edge a light dusting of CrOx or
even 0.25 micron diamond on the canvas or felt
works for some as it continuously polishes and
smooths the edge. Too much and it rounds
the edge making it harder to bring back.

If money was not an issue I would recommend
a fast cutting fine modern water stone like the
Naniwa Super Stone 12,000 instead of
a barber hone. Properly lapped a SS12K can
bring a working shaver back to prime perhaps forever.
i.e. I like my SS12K for this, your solution may differ.