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Chromium Oxide touch up

I'm new to the straight shaving side of B&B, so forgive the noobish question. If I use a pasted Chromium Oxide strop to touch up my razor how many strokes should I use roughly?

Regards Grant
 
I'm new to the straight shaving side of B&B, so forgive the noobish question. If I use a pasted Chromium Oxide strop to touch up my razor how many strokes should I use roughly?

Regards Grant


Hi Grant,
Welcome to the str8 side of B&B :001_smile. I do my touch ups every month or so...20-25 laps. Every 10 laps, I do the TPT (Thumb pad Test) to make sure it's sharp and I don't go overboard.

-Robert
 
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I do about 5-10 when the razor starts to tug. When my stropping wasn't so good, that was about every 7 shaves. Now it is more like monthly.
 
Since you said you are new to straight razor shaving, consider setting your pasted strop on a table, or using a paddle strop. It will be easier to use, and will make it less likely to round the edge.
 
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