Thread: Balsa strops and diamond compounds

Carbon Boron Nitride. It is nano type technology and cuts very rapidly. The beautiful thing is that it does not gouge the metal like diamonds do and thus does not have the "toothy" edge that is associated with diamond cut edges. I find these edges smooth and they give a very keen edge.

Richard

Where can you purchase it? I haven't seen it in any of the shaving related online stores.

Sorry I should have included the link. There may other places to buy but I use this vendor. JENDE: Ken Schwartz CBN Sprays

I use the 0.1 micron stuff and a bottle although a little steep will last a very long time.



Take care,
Richard

Originally Posted by riooso

Sorry I should have included the link. There may other places to buy but I use this vendor. JENDE: Ken Schwartz CBN Sprays

I use the 0.1 micron stuff and a bottle although a little steep will last a very long time.



Take care,
Richard

It may sound like it's steep, until you try to find a 160,000 grit hone. LOL

boron carbide

Am I the only one who uses slurry from a fine water stone as abrasive strop paste?
It works wonders for me, and this way I don't have to buy any sprays or pastes (except that a non-abrasive paste can be good to have)

Originally Posted by Cove5440

It may sound like it's steep, until you try to find a 160,000 grit hone. LOL

Which is why I use this stuff. I have also been putting it on my J-Nat as a final polish.....heresy I know! ......amazingly brilliant white bevel reflection and gives a shave that is extremely smooth.


Later,
Richard

Great info here. Balsa hones seem really practical. Think going from CNat to Amplex Diamond #1/4(0-0.25micron) to the Carbon Boron Nitride will make Feather yellows hide in the drawer wimpering?