Hello everybody! The other day I used the Thiers Issard strop paste on the linen side of my 3" strop and I loved it. It definitely refreshed my razor. I have two razors purchased from SRD, a Ralf Aust 6/8" and a Dovo Best Quality 6/8". I used the paste on my Ralf Aust and it worked great, with a much smoother shave, so I need to get more familiar with it. However, some feel it is not that good or Chromium Oxide has better results. What do you think? Regardless I will try the CrOx. Lynn Abrams and others in previous posts feel that the CrOx has better results (and he is probably right because he is the Chief Honemeister). I've read several times that the TI has an equivalency of a 10,000 grit stone, what does the CrOx have? And generally how long does the TI paste last on the strop? I put the paste on the linen side of my 3" everyday strop so does it matter if I don't strop on unpasted linen/canvas/webbing? I do have a 2" strop with matched webbing that I could use for that, if it was recommended to me. Also, I've read that some using TI paste or another paste say they don't need to hone because they use the paste. I was under the impression you had to hone periodically no matter what. Looking forward to hearing from you fellow wet shavers.