Thread: Recommendations on ONE Paste for Paddle Strop

Hello there -

I can't quite find the answer I'm looking for. I got a small paddle strop for travel, and I can only use ONE paste with it. I have: 0.3u Cr2O3, 0.2u Fe2O3, and TI white paste. The first 2 are self-explanatory, and the TI is supposed to be 2u Al2O3 + diamond that is described as having a ~10K grit equivalent. I have no experience with the TI, and it has mixed reviews around here from what I can see. The razors I'll carry are finished on Jnats. Travel will be ~1-2 weeks at a time.

What say you?
Thx.

For travel, I'd go with the TI 2u; from among the choices given. It can sometimes be a pain to apply evenly as it tends to clump. Applying some gentle heat helps.

Going outside the choices, Dovo black (~1u) in the block form, the one that comes packaged with the "3u" red block.

I would say none. You don't need it.
reason
1 After japanese finish why should you go to paste?
2 while Travel you try to avoid stuff which will occupied more space . Paste will mess up too much place.
3. Just have small barber hone will do the job.
good luck and hope this helps.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

I would say none. You don't need it.
reason
1 After japanese finish why should you go to paste?
2 while Travel you try to avoid stuff which will occupied more space . Paste will mess up too much place.
3. Just have small barber hone will do the job.
good luck and hope this helps.

Well, I have this paddle strop that I will be taking. I might as well paste one side with something, don't you think? Looks like I'll go with the TI. It's just that it's kind of a one-time deal. Once you use something, you can't change, I guess....

Thanks y'all.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

I would say none. You don't need it.
reason
1 After japanese finish why should you go to paste?
2 while Travel you try to avoid stuff which will occupied more space . Paste will mess up too much place.
3. Just have small barber hone will do the job.
good luck and hope this helps.

I find Cr2O3 gives a smoother edge after the Nakayama. OTOH: Cr2O3 used after the Escher produces very similar results.

Originally Posted by Kees

I find Cr2O3 gives a smoother edge after the Nakayama. OTOH: Cr2O3 used after the Escher produces very similar results.

Quality of Nakayama may be is questions mark.after escher no reason at all.what to improve?
I would love to see your Cr203 strop's pictures Kees.

Well if were giving opinions,,,,

I have always said if I were limited to only one paste it would be the CrOx...


Thank God I am not limited to only one

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Quality of Nakayama may be is questions mark.after escher no reason at all.what to improve?
I would love to see your Cr203 strop's pictures Kees.

It is a vintage loom strop with peau de suede leather onto which I applied Puma chromium oxide paste.

Nakayama I don't think is the problem: it does improve the Y/G Escher's edge but leaves the edge a bit harsh. I have come to prefer a chromium oxide finished edge.

Originally Posted by Kees

It is a vintage loom strop with peau de suede leather onto which I applied Puma chromium oxide paste.

Nakayama I don't think is the problem: it does improve the Y/G Escher's edge but leaves the edge a bit harsh. I have come to prefer a chromium oxide finished edge.

Kees Harsh edge from chro2 . Tells me your are using a lot chro2 . similar to sharpening. Thick layer of chro2 in fact will sharpen edge after 50-100 strokes. I do have chro2 stone. Gsrp member give it to me.i have used and test it .
I used to use chro2 in couple paddle strops.
Never able to find improvement after escher. Let me explain this a little better.
chro 2 in fact will improve the edge but that edge brakes down after couple shaves.( that is what i mean no need it. you are taking edge from properly honed level to almost over honed stage)
Doesn't make sense to do so.
if you use less chro2 and it will do similar job as lather side of the strop.

i would highly recomend TI rasoir.it leaves a soft smooth and sharp edge and is overlooked why i don't no because its exallant stuff. i feel its leaves a smoother edge than cro.ox. also touches up a razor with out need of hone.