Thread: Refreshing

I have two latigo 3 inch strops. The first one has the webbing on the back strop. The second has the cloth. I haven't used the second yet. Does the diamond spray work the same on both the webbing and the cloth strop? I was planning on keeping the 2nd strop with the cloth back in its package until I master the first strop I started with. Just in case I cut the first one or something. I read that some people designate a strop just for the pastes and sprays. Just looking for some opinions on what you would do? And also to find out if the diamond spray works differently/ or better on the webbing or the cloth. Thanks. Also. Do I reapply the spray each time I'm going to use that side of the strop or does it last a few times?
Thanks again. Looking forward to your response

Not to sure about the diamond spray but i'll tell you this. When I talked to Lynn on the phone I asked him if where he applied the chromium oxide on the strop was a good idea. I saw in his touch ups video, he applied the chromium oxide directly to the back of the canvas/linen strop. It was a very ingenious idea as you do not lose the canvas/linen to strop on before the leather He said that is a good place for it and it wouldn't be detrimental to the strop at all. On the other hand some people suggest leaving pastes and sprays to a separate strop to avoid cross contamination of sorts. It all comes down to where you want to put it. I have no idea about anything else you ask. I know chromium oxide and diamond spray are different but i'm thinking you could apply it to the back of the canvas/linen as well. I also believe you wouldn't have to reapply the spray every time.

I wish I could help you out more but unfortunately i'm not really a paste/spray kind of guy. Someone will come along and answer your questions don't you worry! : )

Thanks for your input. Every little piece of information helps

You shouldn't need the spray for awhile. You can do more reading on that all over the place. Concentrate on your stropping technique and if you dull the razor then look into how to fix it. Diamond is kinda harsh and not something you use frequently. Same with any of the pastes. Like you say it is for refreshing which should be a few months down the road if you don't need repairs first.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

You shouldn't need the spray for awhile. You can do more reading on that all over the place. Concentrate on your stropping technique and if you dull the razor then look into how to fix it. Diamond is kinda harsh and not something you use frequently. Same with any of the pastes. Like you say it is for refreshing which should be a few months down the road if you don't need repairs first.

Pits actually not the diamond spray. It's the chromium oxide .5 micron spray. I know I don't need to use it yet but I bought a cheap razor off eBay to practice honing with. That way I can get my technique down before I need to do my good razor

Well an old e-bay razor may need a bevel set not a touch up and Crox is at the other end of the progression so it may be hard to learn with it. Not saying you shouldn't try but a razors edge starts at the bevel set and if that isn't set right you may be more than learning. I get what your trying to do and it's good thinking. You just have to realize what your up against.

Of course if you have hones too I am just babbling :<0) I am pretty sure there are other members in Penn and you would be better off visiting one of them. Years off your learning curve for minutes spent with hands on help.

I do have hones. But that is some great advice. I will have to do some homework. I would love to meet someone who can show me the ropes

Keep your eyes out as will I . Maybe somebody will stumble in. You could try searching the members list.

What hones ?

I have the norton 4000/8000. The Naniwa 12000. And the dmt 325 for lapping