Thread: White paste for canvas

Based on your relentless prodding and cajoling ( ) I pasted my linen as well. I've found that I had to adjust my stropping a bit because I was getting a harsher edge off of it. Did you find the same? Have you changed your pattern/lap number/pressure because of the paste? Or am I just crazy?

Originally Posted by JimR

Based on your relentless prodding and cajoling ( ) I pasted my linen as well. I've found that I had to adjust my stropping a bit because I was getting a harsher edge off of it. Did you find the same? Have you changed your pattern/lap number/pressure because of the paste? Or am I just crazy?

You are crazy.


I have found that I actually get a nice, mild edge off of the pasted canvas. If a razor is feeling a bit harsh after honing I give it some PCS (pasted canvas stropping) treatment and it seems to mellow it out a bit. That's why I'm always prodding and cajoling, as I find this to give an excellent, comfy edge.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

You are crazy.


I have found that I actually get a nice, mild edge off of the pasted canvas. If a razor is feeling a bit harsh after honing I give it some PCS (pasted canvas stropping) treatment and it seems to mellow it out a bit. That's why I'm always prodding and cajoling, as I find this to give an excellent, comfy edge.

Hmm...I must be doing something wrong...Well, I've been meaning to focus more on stropping technique, so I guess this is the time!

Originally Posted by JimR

Hmm...I must be doing something wrong...Well, I've been meaning to focus more on stropping technique, so I guess this is the time!

BTW, what soap are WE buying next?

Originally Posted by Seraphim

BTW, what soap are WE buying next?

Now that IS the question. I was thinking of Durance L'Ome...Or perhaps Pre de Provence? As far as French soaps go, I've only ever tried Institut Karite (and it burned me badly) so I'm curious about the Savon du France.

I'm also checking out some small makers. I found one that makes a LARD based shaving soap!!!

Originally Posted by JimR

Now that IS the question. I was thinking of Durance L'Ome...Or perhaps Pre de Provence? As far as French soaps go, I've only ever tried Institut Karite (and it burned me badly) so I'm curious about the Savon du France.

I'm also checking out some small makers. I found one that makes a LARD based shaving soap!!!

I have a confession, Jim--I already ordered my next soap...

You see, I got this cool old-school English scuttle from Ebay a coupledays back:


But the soap holder part is rather small, not designed to fit a "standard" sized soap puck.

So after wracking my brain for all of about 30seconds I knew just what to do:


The reason is twofold:
#1 I would imagine the 25g puck size may fit the scuttle well.
#2 The Lavender scent of the C&S Oxford & Cambridge goes well with the floral design on the scuttle

#3- I'm on a soap buying binge lately, and just had to have it! (OK, that's more than twofold, but there's no reasoning with SSAD!)


I'm hijacking my own thread! SSAD has me in its' cruel clutches!!!!

You're matching the scent of the soap to the design of the scuttle?

You are on an entirely different plane of existence!

Well, I hope the C&S is ok. I'm actually thinking of saving my pennies for the Le Grelot when Martin comes back from vacation...

Yeah, this hijack is totally complete.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

I have a confession, Jim--I already ordered my next soap...

You see, I got this cool old-school English scuttle from Ebay a coupledays back:


But the soap holder part is rather small, not designed to fit a "standard" sized soap puck.

So after wracking my brain for all of about 30seconds I knew just what to do:


The reason is twofold:
#1 I would imagine the 25g puck size may fit the scuttle well.
#2 The Lavender scent of the C&S Oxford & Cambridge goes well with the floral design on the scuttle

#3- I'm on a soap buying binge lately, and just had to have it! (OK, that's more than twofold, but there's no reasoning with SSAD!)


I'm hijacking my own thread! SSAD has me in its' cruel clutches!!!!