Thread: Stropping paste - Karakoup1

Hi there,

I recently bought some of the red paste from Valentin and I find it excellent. I don't have vast experience of straight shaving, but I can tell the difference between a good shave and a bad one.

after honing i previously used diamond pastes of 2,1, and 0.5 microns, then a plain pasted strop before shaving. i now keep the same routine but add the red paste on a leather strop before the plain pasted one. the difference is marked. i use 2 Wapi's and the difference is incredible - much smoother. I have just bought a Puma and with the same treatment the shave is superb, like a knife through butter.

I have no idea what the paste is, i don't really care, it definately works for me......

Apart from the strops I have made myself, this is the best 8 euros I have spent on shaving gear.

If I can help please PM me.....

Regards,

Mark.....

did you get the bbs?

For those of you who understand French, here is the link to a French Str8 website where others shaving pals are just happy about my pastes (5 pages and growing... & 100% satisfied....)

http://www.coupechouclub.com/petite-...is-t640-45.htm

I certainly did.
Again, I am quite new to straights, but my shave is definately so much more improved!
I honestly think it is as good as it is going to get, I can't say more really!
I use 2 wapi's and the shave is really good using the red paste, I have just bought a Puma and the shave is superb.
If in doubt give it a go!, as I have said in other posts, apart from making my own strops, it is the best money I have spent on stuff for shaving, honestly!
Any questions please pm me.

Best wishes,

Mark......

I got the pastes and I can definitely feel a difference. I tried only the red paste (didn't think I needed the green cause I already have some on my strop. Dont get me wrong, I bought both, but the edge was great so I didnt have to use the green). Well, I tried the HHT after the red and. It passes with flying colours. I did 5-7 laps. The shave was nice but, since I am a noob with 10ish shaves under my belt, they cant be superb (if I am the one doing the shaving). Although it was in my top 3

Thanks for your review!!

I would recommand 10 - 12 passes with the red one (12-14 passes for the green one) for the very first time you use my paste on your Str8 razor.. Then 4-5 passes are enough...

Have a great time and of course, a splendid BBS!

Take care!

Valentin