Thread: Stropping progression

What grit of diamond are you using? Chromium oxide also comes in different grades which may have some bearing.

On the few occasions I use diamonds I use a paste marked <0.5 micron on leather followed by 0.5 micron chromium oxide powder on balsa or leather, then linen, then ebano, then latigo. Around 5-20 laps on the diamond/chromium oxide and far more on the linen/leather.

Play around and see what you prefer. I find the edge off the diamond paste a little too quick to bite me but some like it, the chromium oxide is more forgiving. Depending on which stone you finished honing on both may be entirely optional for a good shave.