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Dovo Strop Paste

by Dovo
$10.49 USD
SKU DO-SH-11-G

Razor strop paste used in conjunction with a Strop is an effective method of sharpening a "less than razor-sharp" straight razor. There are multiple pastes which perform differently, each intended for a specific purpose.

Please select the paste you want from the dropdown menu.

Paste descriptions:

Yellow Paste has no sharpening qualities and is used as a leather strop conditioner on your "everyday use" strop.

White Paste is used as an edge polish on the LINEN STROP ONLY!

Red Sharpening Paste is less coarse with a particle size of 2-4 micronsand will refresh a mildly dull edge.

Green Sharpening Paste is the coarsest with a particle size averaging 6 microns and should be used on a very dull edge.

The sharpening pastes should be used only on a strop reserved for that specific purpose and dedicated to that particular grit of paste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which paste should I use for a very dull straight razor?

Green Sharpening Paste, with its 6 micron particle size, should be used on a very dull edge.

What are the different types of Dovo Strop Paste and their uses?

Yellow Paste conditions leather strops, White Paste polishes edges on linen strops, Red Sharpening Paste refreshes mildly dull edges with 2-4 micron particles, and Green Sharpening Paste sharpens very dull edges with 6 micron particles.

Can I use any strop with Dovo Strop Paste?

Sharpening pastes should only be used on a strop reserved for that specific purpose and dedicated to that particular grit of paste. White Paste is specifically for linen strops.

Which paste is for leather strop conditioning?

Yellow Paste has no sharpening qualities and is used as a leather strop conditioner on your 'everyday use' strop.