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  1. 02-13-2016, 01:38 PM #1
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    Question Bought Some Diamond spray from SRD.

    Hello all, decided to get some .25 Micron Diamond spray from SRD. I have several strop materials that I can use. Balsa, nylon, linen, leather & felt. Which material have you found to work best with this product?

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    I use my SRD diamond on a SRD canvas. It is well broken in and is a great way to freshen an edge.
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    i use it on the modular paddle strop felt, but I rarely use it.
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    What is the grit equivalent rating of .25 diamond spray?
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    Why don't you use it much Harold?

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    I have on felt and never use it. I like crox on balsa before a linen strop.
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    I use a leather topped wood block I got online. I also found that the .25 seems really forgiving for me. I regularly strop my razors 20 passes and they don't get harsh like some have mentioned diamond tends to do.
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    I have a 3/4" Wade & Butcher Hollow ground Pre 1880's that I love & it's a great shave. This morning noticed it pulling a bit & found a very small ding close to the heel that really bugged me. You could barely feel it Honed on my 10,000 grit water hone & then my Coti under running water. Stropped on my Koken Linen with .25 Micron SRD Diamond spray then 100 laps on the Koken Shell horsehide strop. No more "Ding" on the blade & the shave is smooth as silk!
    I love using a razor near 150 years old & having it be one of my top 3 shaves. How many other tools are that age & work like or better than new?
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    How many razors before you have to reapply the ,25 Micron Diamond spray? Also I shortened the drying time by using the family hair dryer on the Balsa sub straight. I used the stove to heat the leather sub straight Both worked out fine. I feel I like the balsa the best so far. Puts a butter smooth edge on my razors. Any thought's ?

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    I just got one a few days ago too and loaded up a felt surface with 0.5 um diamond spray. I have to say that the first time I used it I was concerned to see diamond dust coming off the strop. It made me think about whether I wanted to breathe in diamond dust.

    I think I'm going to switch to pastes and get rid of my spray. Does anyone want a bottle of 0.5 um spray that's only been used once?
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