Thread: Modular paddle review (video)

Thanks Thomas! I actually bought one of these recently, but haven't used it yet. It was suggested to me since I had a blade that needed the edge refreshed. I think it would also be a little easier for newer people to learn on than a hanging strop which I currently use (and need to fix a few tiny nicks in ). As you said it is a great deal for something that doesn't have to be dedicated to one material/paste/spray and is easy to replace pieces on if you ruin one.

Very nice video

Lynne did a Dovo 55 for me and I have shaved with it for 12 days waiting for the TM to arrive and when it did I only used the linen.
Continued to use the same razor another 4 days
Then the paddle arrived
30 passes on the rough
30 on the Premium
40 on the Bridle
Kept shaving 3 more days
Under lighted 10x magnification I have 2 teeny tiny notches on the blade-
Finally used the felt that I sprayed lightly, dried, repeat when it arrived
There are very few hone scratches on the edge
except these little boo boos
Made 15 passes on the diamond felt
then back to the leather progression.
Most of the boo boos are gone but not all.
Will try a shave with it again in the morning-
Otherwise its to the 8K stone then back to the leather progression.

Not sure if anyone got to see my reply on the end of page 2 since a new page started after that, but if you could check it out and help with my questions I would be glad.

Thanks

Sproose-
I'm no expert with paste of any kind but here is what I did-
I was afraid to get it on too heavy or to accidentally get it sopping wet-
So-
Lay the felt down (felt up) and from about 8-10 inches
Nothin in this is exact it just lends itself to nice coverage
Starting on one end give the first 1/3 of its length one pump,
then the next third and then the last.
I wouldn't try to do it in one pass=uneven
Once the first coat is on it set it aside to dry overnight-
Run your straight over it the next day up and down-ONCE
Is there any dust on the blade? If so your done
If not, repeat.
I did it three times and get a little dust so I am done for a good while-
Do not over use the diamond paste- its not needed very often.