Thread: The best finishing paste.

I use the TI paste, CrOX, and Iron Oxide to refresh...
I applied the TI to an old leather strop, smooth side. It took a little work and rubbing to get it to take, but it did eventually. Just apply it sparingly (light X patterns the length of the strop) and rub in with your palm. I warmed the leather over a heater vent and this was all it needed to take in the paste.

My method (for my TI C135) is:
15 laps on TI pasted strop
15 laps CrOX on balsa
25 laps Iron Oxide on balsa
Plain webbing and leather to finish.

For my Dovo and Lafayette razors, I use half of the above to touch up, which works fantastically.

Originally Posted by Denvernoob

I use the TI paste, CrOX, and Iron Oxide to refresh...
I applied the TI to an old leather strop, smooth side. It took a little work and rubbing to get it to take, but it did eventually. Just apply it sparingly (light X patterns the length of the strop) and rub in with your palm. I warmed the leather over a heater vent and this was all it needed to take in the paste.

My method (for my TI C135) is:
15 laps on TI pasted strop
15 laps CrOX on balsa
25 laps Iron Oxide on balsa
Plain webbing and leather to finish.

For my Dovo and Lafayette razors, I use half of the above to touch up, which works fantastically.

Sounds like a lot, noob! After honing, I usually do 5 laps on CroOx defore the fabric/leather. Any more could be too much. Easier to do more later if needed than to start over! Be certain to wipe that blade off before hitting the leather!

I have used Crox . Maggards Razors has a quality grade that costs $6 plus shipping. I put mine on felt with good results. My definition of good is crisp and edgy , super sharp, If I have a so so honing session Crox makes me look like a pro. For that reason I put it away and made myself improve on my honing skills. Many folks espouse using less than 10 strokes. Another school of thought espouses using 30 plus laps. I tried it both ways. Both work. More strokes on Crox left me with a wire brush edge feel. Factors to consider Quality of Crox. Material it is used on. And number of strokes. Combination of these variables will give a larger spectrum of results.
One thing for sure. No one has said after using Crox I have a dull edge. Never. Find what works for you. Good stroping

My favorite method is to apply a little abrasive-free paste, and then some slurry from my extremely fine natural water stone (mine is a Chinese water stone). Let it dry, and even it out with your thumb, and then strop a few passes. Strop with fabric next, and then plain leather. My razors have never been better.

I really like Puma green paste, been using it for several years now. Easy to apply and works great.

Some of us will recall posts a few years ago about saving slurry dust from the honing session and applying the dust to linen and/or leather strops. IIRC, there were some very positive results posted about doing that.

Is anyone still doing that?

Originally Posted by Badgister

I really like Puma green paste, been using it for several years now. Easy to apply and works great.

I was really interested in this paste but found it is not so easy to find for a decent price. At least I can't find it anywhere. I purchased the 2 oz jar of Chromium Oxide from the classic edge so I literally have enough for the rest of my life now. Just don't exactly know how to apply it. Does anyone have experience applying strop paste I don't want to overdo it. I watched Lynn's video on refreshing razor blades. I was mind blown at everything he has. He actually used a crayon of crox and I have a paste so it isn't the same when applying or is it? Anyways now I would like some suggestions on how to apply the paste. Thanks guys. All input is helpful.

Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER

I was really interested in this paste but found it is not so easy to find for a decent price. At least I can't find it anywhere. I purchased the 2 oz jar of Chromium Oxide from the classic edge so I literally have enough for the rest of my life now. Just don't exactly know how to apply it. Does anyone have experience applying strop paste I don't want to overdo it. I watched Lynn's video on refreshing razor blades. I was mind blown at everything he has. He actually used a crayon of crox and I have a paste so it isn't the same when applying or is it? Anyways now I would like some suggestions on how to apply the paste. Thanks guys. All input is helpful.

I put it on the back of the leather of an old strop....

Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER

I was really interested in this paste but found it is not so easy to find for a decent price. At least I can't find it anywhere. I purchased the 2 oz jar of Chromium Oxide from the classic edge so I literally have enough for the rest of my life now. Just don't exactly know how to apply it. Does anyone have experience applying strop paste I don't want to overdo it. I watched Lynn's video on refreshing razor blades. I was mind blown at everything he has. He actually used a crayon of crox and I have a paste so it isn't the same when applying or is it? Anyways now I would like some suggestions on how to apply the paste. Thanks guys. All input is helpful.

+1 to what Phrank said. Start with 3 Xs along the length of the strop and remember that less is more. Try that amount and less than 10 passes. check the edge and go from there.