Thread: An experiment in Chrome...

No, not the much-awaited sequel to Chrome Yellow.

I've been shaving for a few months with a straight and felt that although my razor's edge was satisfactory, passing the HHT fairly consistently, but "could be keener."

Anyway, I got my hands on some Chromium Oxide graciously bestowed by Bart...



I selected dovo strop in decent shape...



Half a teaspoon of Chromium Oxide, an old brush - lather it up with a smidgen of soap and water...



Zygote!



Dries off quickly... dusted excess off with a brush. Smooth application. No caking...



RESULTS:
Twenty laps on the green stuff + twenty on linen + sixty on straight leather...

My goodness... I thought my blade was passing the HHT satisfactorily. Now, hairs are just dropping off instantly! The difference in HHT test results are striking!

However, as we all know, the proof is in the shave. Tonight I test the edge out on my face...

BTW, credit on creative pasting technique goes to BART. Thanks mate!!!

FYI - I hone my razor on a Belgian coticule.