Thread: Chromium Oxide Usage

With Chrome Oxide you can do either. A regular maintenance schedule like one a week or two will keep the edge keen and smooth, or you can strop at the slightest sign of flagging edge.

The trouble with waiting is, you may wait too long, as said. Or if the edge is damaged from stropping, Chrome Oxide may not be enough to bring the edge back, remember Chrome Ox is about 30K.

Often with new stroppers the spine is lifted and the edge rolled. If that is the case Chrome Oxide may not re-set the edge. But jointing the edge and re-setting on a high grit stone may. Then polish on Chrome Oxide.

With Chrome Oxide the hardness of the substrate and pressure will affect performance. So if the edge is harsh after Chrome Oxide, first look at the edge and make sure it is chip free, use lite pressure and more laps and makes sure you are using razor quality Chrome Oxide, it is not expensive.

And make sure to wipe your razor clean after use, to prevent contamination of your leather strop.