Thread: which pastes/sprays and how to apply

I would start with just the CrOx, it is a safe bet..

Hi V3,

with my 1st razor I bought TI Bio-Diamond paste because the vendor recommended it to me.
I recently tried it out on a not really shave ready new Boker Edelweiss. It is really a good stuff.
I only have the 1um grid. I can not assume for what the 0.25 grid should be... so my recommendation TI 1um Diamond Paste (red).
For standart refreshing IMHO 1um will do the job. The bigger grids may be good if more steel has to be removed... but as said 0.25um I can not understand (to fine??)

Regards HaJo

PS
I use it on a 4 side (TI) paddle strop

Vintage blades should have some in stock. Or at least yesterday when I checked. All of their razors come shave ready, and I think Lynn hones them.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I would start with just the CrOx, it is a safe bet..

so use .5 micron sprayed on balsa in the say way that diamond spray is used on felt?

Balsa is VERY effective, in fact IMHO too effective, I like Leather or Felt for pastes and sprays

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Balsa is VERY effective, in fact IMHO too effective, I like Leather or Felt for pastes and sprays

alright ill try this again...

the best way to start out is by using .5 micron crox spray on the felt paddle? trying to get a clear answer on which way to start with lol.

That is a good start, Yes

I made a felt paddle strop and used the Chromium Oxide .5 Micron Spray
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...ml#post1150566

CrOx on linen. I have two strops, one of which is for the CrOx and the other is clean with no "stuff" on it. Picture may kinda show how I have it pasted.

Right now my setup after the 16,000 Shapton is CROX on a leather paddle strop. This works just fine but I have on order felt strops of which I will apply Crox spray, and .25 diamond spray just for some more fun and possibly a smoother shave. I have heard that the felt medium works rather consistently across the entire edge where sometimes leather/canvas/balsa can be slightly inconsistent even with proper X strokes. That may be true or not but at least it provides me an excuse for more toys to play with.