Thread: Chromium Oxide Usage

Hand America brand Chrome Oxide in the crayon, liquid and spray and Powder from Kremer Pigments are the best one I have tried. I believe the Chrome Ox sold by SRD is Hand America brand, I find the Crayon stick the easiest to use and apply.

Do not use too much as contamination of your leather strop can be an issue if not wiped from the razor completely. And really you do not need much to strop a razor.

Do not use Chrome Oxide sold as “Green Rouge” for polishing or sharpening, they contain other abrasives of unknown grit or size and will cause a micro-chipped harsh edge.

Once you apply any paste to a substrate it can never be completely removed, so make sure you are buying pure, quality Chrome Oxide. It is really not expensive and a one-time purchase is a life-time supply.