Hi everyone and thanks for having such a friendly / useful community!

I would like to know recommendation on a set of tool that could be used to keep shave ready a professionally honed razor (from Lynn). The razor is a new full hollow stainless steel and would probably be used once each two days then covered by oil to minimise edge corrosion. Ideally I would like to keep the razor shave ready for about 6 month to a year before sending it back for re-honing. If possible I’d like a simple solution. As a starting point, I already have a Latigo strop on my way.


By simple I would mean a compromise between low item count, ease of getting a proper edge, forgiveness as to not hurt the razor (even if it take a bit more time). I also have only one razor to maintain so I’d appreciate to keep the constant cost/time low (ie tool preparation).


After reading the wiki & a few forum post (and from what I understand) I’d use
1) The strop
2) Chromium Oxide on one of the interior faces of the strop (either back of leather or interior canvas)
3) A stone somewhere in 8K-12K (I believe Naniwa have less preparation / mess?)

Are those enough for maintenance? Is there any suggestion for another set of tool? What would be an example routine / frequency of use of each tool? I know I’ll have to make my own mind as to when to do each step, but I’d be great if I had an approximate frequency to start with.


Thanks you in advance.