I ordered some CrOx to use for finishing a blade after honing on a 12k. But then I read that CrOx can tear up a blade. I ordered some in bar form from 0ne of the shaving websites (Shave Nation). Now I am wondering if it is safe to use? And if so, how would it be applied to the leather strop? I have used CrOx in the past for my knives and I do know that it is quite effective in removing metal.
Applying CrOx to a strop?
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I have tried both CrO2 and FeO2 on linen and was not happy with the resulting shaves so I went back to 0.5um, 0.25um and 0.1um diamond pasted balsa strops.
If applying CrO2 or FeO2 to a leather or linen strop, just remember that a little dab 'll do ya. Apply lightly over about only 50mm (2") at mid-length of the stropping surface and then use the spine of an SR to spread its effect over the length of the stropping surface.
Just remember that once pasted, a leather or linen strop is pasted forever. You can never get it back to a "clean" strop.
If applying CrO2 or FeO2 to a leather or linen strop, just remember that a little dab 'll do ya. Apply lightly over about only 50mm (2") at mid-length of the stropping surface and then use the spine of an SR to spread its effect over the length of the stropping surface.
Just remember that once pasted, a leather or linen strop is pasted forever. You can never get it back to a "clean" strop.
I’ve had good results with a light coat on linen and I stop at 4 strokes. Don’t use it often though.
Here’s an example of how much to put on
CrOx bought from someone that knows straight razors and is selling it for finishing should be fine.
CrOx bought from someone that knows straight razors and is selling it for finishing should be fine.
I have that same wax bar. It's fantastic. I have it on the linen side of one strop, and on a dedicated separate leather strop, too. Either way. Rub a light green coating on your substrate, and strop as normal. I do a dozen laps CrOx, and then plain leather before every shave, and I haven't noticed any deterioration or other issues. Get a $12. Gold Dollar and test drive it to put your mind at ease.
I use it often. I like it. Never applied it to leather though.
The bar I have will last a lifetime. I put it on like a crayon to the linen. A dozen or so strokes and finish on leather. My small Dovo strops that I cut up when learning are working out well.
You lightly rub the paste onto the surface of the strop, evenly. I suggest having 2 strops, one pasted, the other clean leather, don’t cross-contaminate.
Anything you read and hear is only a story until it becomes your experience. You arrive here because you believe it can make a difference. Trust your gut and have your own experience.... Two caveats, A only use the super fine paste, nothing else. I think the black paste are the fine stuff. 12K is already very fine and if you max out the stone, you next want to go as fine as possible. B must have you stropping under control. Don’t sub pastes for lazy honing
Enjoy the journey.
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