coticule /issards pate

[tat2Ralfy]

Well I can only speak for myself, I use hht after I strop (didnt know you did Sir Bart)I figured after reading the Article Sir Bart wrote on SRP that it was a very good indication, and as I am new to honing I find myself using the Crox if I need to, I dont use it on every Hone, and believe as my Skills and experience improve I will need it less and less, when I first started I could not get the edge how I wanted without Dovo Red Then Black pastes, I never use them now. Would I use it for touch ups? who knows? as I continue to grow into this my opinions and preferences continue to change.

I do know, there are many different paths on this journey, and everyone finds his own way, I do not see anything wrong with paste as long as the job is done right. I think one thing worth noting is how subjective truly "shave ready" can be. Ya Dig?

 

[justin]

I think a big problem with pastes is that people put way too much on. When watching some videos I can't help but chuckle when I see somebody whip out a strop with Crox on it so thick that it looks almost black. Moderation both in applying it, and using it is best.

I think it's good for beginners, but for the experienced it shouldn't have to be used on anything but those few stubborn razors. That's as far as coticules go, if you're finishing on something else that leaves a harsh edge, 3-5 laps might be good to smooth things out a bit. That's my current view as a beginner. :

As long as the edge feels good my face, and leaves it BBS, I'm cool with it. Am I right?

 

[Bart]

I think a big problem with pastes is that people put way too much on. When watching some videos I can't help but chuckle when I see somebody whip out a strop with Crox on it so thick that it looks almost black. Moderation both in applying it, and using it is best.

That is correct. CrO should just look like a green haze on a leather strop. Nothing more. I guess the same counts for other possible surfaces that can be treated with CrO.

As long as the edge feels good my face, and leaves it BBS, I'm cool with it. Am I right?

By all means. Razor honing can be challenging enough as it is, without a need make things more complicated than they are. Just follow the advice you find at the Sharpening Academy. Give it your best shot. If the edge lacks a bit, turn it into Unicot (if you weren't already on that route). If it still lacks a bit, give it 10 laps on a CrO paddle. Eventually you need to enjoy the shave.
Shaving gets better each time you do it. The same is very true for honing as well.
Sometimes you'll get a feeling as if you are learning backwards. That too counts on both plans. Such setbacks always precede a new platform of acquired skill.

That's how it goes. Expect Chromium Oxide to save your ass (actually your face) more than once. Before you know it years have passed you won't quite remember where you left your CrO paddle, and you'll tell exactly the same to some young fellow who only just arrived...

Kind regards,
Bart.

 

[garyhaywood]

i just honed up two blades on coticule dilucot method this time no paste and both razors are passing hht very nice there you go. This coticule nu 3 never lets me down.I'm finding the results are very consistant.