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Oh, and one last thing. After stropping your razor on the CrOx side make sure you wipe the razor's edge and spine thoroughly to remove any abrasive *before* continuing on to the smooth leather side....

Use the textured side for pasting with CrOx. Leave the smooth leather for normal stropping.

If you decide you want to try another kind of paste, I think you should get another maybe cheaper (as in...