Thread: Any Info On This: "The Griffon Strop Aide" ??? See Pictures:

Very interesting,is not the lead per/say,but the oxides that form.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Very interesting,is not the lead per/say,but the oxides that form.

That is my conclusion as well. It seems that 'Lemur' was correct in what he said about 'lead oxide' being the effective culprit. Give it a try "Pixelfixed"...I think you might be surprised. I am!

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

That is my conclusion as well. It seems that 'Lemur' was correct in what he said about 'lead oxide' being the effective culprit. Give it a try "Pixelfixed"...I think you might be surprised. I am!

Not gonna happen,my strops are to precious to me.But keep us posted.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Just do not understand how you can remove ferrous metal with non-ferrous metal.

Kind of like how I do not understand how water can wear a hole in granite just be dripping on it?

Hey All...

Just thought I would throw this update out there for any that still might be interested about the "Griffon Strop Aide." I've been using this strop tool on all of my shavers for over a month now with great success, and I have noticed a couple of things (other than the excellent quality of the shaves):

1. When I rub this on a linen strop it gives the strop a light 'Grey' color or hue. After a couple of days the strop turns white again....my conclusion is that the lead residue left on the strop oxidizes rapidly and turns white. Interesting...

2. Secondly I took a razor that was finished on a Nakayama JNAT. It had the typical JNAT 'hazy shine' on the bevel. After about 40 laps on the 'leaded' linen strop the bevel had been polished up almost to a 'mirror bevel' shine. So my conclusion is that this 'Strop Aide' definitely acts as a polishing compound and is removing minute scratches. Thus the 'smoother (or cooler) shave...

I like it!

Anyway..."that's my story and I'm sticking to it!"

Lead is always nice as long as it's friendly lead!
I got some canvas not in use, will try myself.

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Hey All...
2. Secondly I took a razor that was finished on a Nakayama JNAT. It had the typical JNAT 'hazy shine' on the bevel. After about 40 laps on the 'leaded' linen strop the bevel had been polished up almost to a 'mirror bevel' shine. So my conclusion is that this 'Strop Aide' definitely acts as a polishing compound and is removing minute scratches. Thus the 'smoother (or cooler) shave...I like it!

Thank you for the update!
~Richard

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

1. When I rub this on a linen strop it gives the strop a light 'Grey' color or hue. After a couple of days the strop turns white again....my conclusion is that the lead residue left on the strop oxidizes rapidly and turns white. Interesting...

That makes sense about the whitening of the lead. I have seen references in old blacksmith texts about leadsmiths being referred to as "Whitesmiths".

Originally Posted by Lemur

Lead is always nice as long as it's friendly lead!
I got some canvas not in use, will try myself.

I look forward to hearing about your results Lemur...please let us know!

WP34

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

I look forward to hearing about your results Lemur...please let us know!

WP34

Forgot all about it, got some lead sheets ready.
About to sharpen some razors tomorrow, will try then!