Thread: SRP Modular Paddle Strop

I guess I put more on when I stop getting that light coat of dust on the razor from the spray. I could be wrong so if someone else knows better please let me know.

I have a question:

After I put the CrOx and diamond spray on the two different felt pads, the pads became rather hard (crusty?) and uneven. When I strop the razor, the blade isn't always going flat on the pads because the pads now have mounds and bumps on them. What can I do to smoothen out the felt pads that I use for these sprays so that I can get a nice, smooth pass with the razor?

Originally Posted by SlowRain

I have a question:

After I put the CrOx and diamond spray on the two different felt pads, the pads became rather hard (crusty?) and uneven. When I strop the razor, the blade isn't always going flat on the pads because the pads now have mounds and bumps on them. What can I do to smoothen out the felt pads that I use for these sprays so that I can get a nice, smooth pass with the razor?

Sounds like you are putting way to much on. I normally spray lightly up and down a couple times, let it dry overnight and that is good for a dozen razors or so. Getting a lot of dust on all the razors is also a sign of too much. Both the diamond and the CrOx work very well without saturating the felt.

Have fun,

Lynn

Originally Posted by SlowRain

I use the scrub leather just to clean my blade. It only gets a few passes, then on to the Premium I. I think some people put CrOx paste on it.

The scrub leather works great in lieu of a linen or webbing. 10-20 strokes and then on to the smooth leather is good. You can also use a very light application of CrOx paste on it.

Have fun,

Lynn

Originally Posted by Lynn

Sounds like you are putting way to much on.

Thanks, Lynn. How would you suggest taking off the excess so that I can start over?

I messed up as well on one of my pads as i have what I call moguls on them now my other two are just fine with the diamond spray. I get a light dust on the razor when I use it. Live and learn I guess. Will have to order another pad to replace the one I messed up.

The moguls will eventually go away with use. I have used the pointy end of the scissors on occasion to lightly dig into the felt in one direction and then the other......like a big X stroke to help in the process.

A couple of light sprays up and down followed by letting the felt dry over night is really all you need. It is not uncommon for new guys to pile on the pastes as well. They should also be applied to an almost transparent layer. Very thin.

Have fun,

Lynn

Originally Posted by SlowRain

How do you guys hold your paddle strop? I initially thought of laying it perpendicular to my body on a table, stropping the blade left and right, but then I had another straight-razor user here in Taiwan show me to hold the handle up to my chest a bit and rest the tip on the table, stropping away and back. The second way works better for me, but are there any other ways that may be even better than this?

I started doing the handle to chest thing myself I think you have more chance of coming off the paddle when it is flat.

Originally Posted by Bruche

How often do you reapply Diamond Spray to the felt pad? Or is it a one time application?

Thanks,
Bruce

Haven't done it yet, I have used it less than 10 times. I will go by the feel of the shave to determine.

Originally Posted by ShoreBird

Haven't done it yet, I have used it less than 10 times. I will go by the feel of the shave to determine.

Thanks for the feedback!