Keeping straight razors sharpStrops, pastes, stones — for straight razors specifically
Leather stropping realigns the edge on a straight razor. Takes 30 seconds, keeps your razor shaving well. Every straight razor owner needs a strop. Shavettes and safety razors don't need sharpening — their blades are replaced.
Strop pastes (diamond, chromium oxide) refresh the edge when stropping alone doesn't. Apply lightly to a paddle strop or dedicated pasted strop, use every 20-30 shaves.
When paste isn't enough, professional honing or your own whetstones restore the edge fully. Usually needed once every 6-12 months of daily use.
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About SHARPENING
Leather strops, sharpening stones and strop pastes for maintaining straight razors, shavettes and edge tools. A complete range for keeping blades sharp, polished and ready for every shave.
TIPS & ADVICE
How to Strop a Straight Razor: A Beginner's Guide
A step-by-step guide to stropping a straight razor — correct technique, how to choose a strop and how to keep it in good condition.
How to Choose a Straight Razor
A practical guide to choosing a straight razor — blade steel, grind, size, point type and handle materials explained for beginners and experienced shavers.
How to Shave with a Straight Razor: A Beginner's Guide
A step by step beginner's guide to shaving with a straight razor, covering technique, angle, skin prep and aftercare.