Thread: Getting back into SR shaving

Used an SR for about 3 months some time ago. Stopped using it for some time. Now I'm picking it up again. Nicked myself (weeper) when working my jaw line and again at the transition from cheek to chin. Question is what to do now? Stop SR shaving and let things heal? Each nick is a little hard bump that's just begging to meet the razor again. I'll get it again. Just have to relearn how to 'land' the razor on my skin again.

you were still learning back then if only 3 months so you may have a degraded edge, they can cause you weepers and such ,, might need to refresh or send out to be brought back for you tc

Agree with tcrideshd, Clean the blade with some mild metal polish and retouch the edge with some crox paste or finishing stone.

Don't stop! Follow the above advice, maybe just avoid the areas with the nicks. I have resorted to that a few times when I really zipped myself nicely

Welcome back!

Some good antiseptic / antibiotic, Bacitracin zinc or Neosporin ointments will speed up healing. Shave around scab for a day or two.

As said check the edge, sounds like it needs a touch-up.

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Some good antiseptic / antibiotic, Bacitracin zinc or Neosporin ointments will speed up healing. Shave around scab for a day or two.

As said check the edge, sounds like it needs a touch-up.

By "touch up", I'm assuming you guys are suggesting stropping with CrO or something like that? I'm heading to Gatlinburg, TN this weekend and planning on looking at Smoky Mtn Knife Works for a crayon. Please let me know if I'm on the wrong track.

crox stropping is a good start. Just make sure it is the pure .05 micron one and not just a green stick as they tend to have much larger particles which doesn't matter for a knife but does for a razor. If the crox doesn't bring it back you will need to go to a stone at which point your best to send it to a pro and just maintain it with the crox. If it is a factory edge and has never been pro honed send it out regardless

I found this 0.3 micron crox on ebay

Chromium Oxide Paste 0 3 Micron Straight Razor Leather Balsa Strop Sharpening | eBay

Abosuletely 0 @ Smoky Mountain Knife Works.

Cuts are mostly healed. Stropping. Seems to be keeping a good edge on the blade. It's a Noonan & bros Arabic blade, btw.

So, I'm guessing that I'm supposed to apply the 0.3 mic paste to the canvas side of my strop to freshen the edge? Any guidance would be appreciated.

You could apply to the inside of your canvas strop. You want the outside clean for daily use. You will only need a very very small amout. Just dab the tip of 1 finger in and do x's down the strop. Rub it over with a clean cloth or paper towels to remove any excess. Be careful not to contaminate your strop.

Or get a canvas strop?

I didn't know that there's a daily application for the canvas stop. What's it used for and how?