Thiers Issard Strop Paste is recommended to help maintain the shave-ready sharpness of your straight razor. Thiers Issard Strop Paste is a low grit greaseless paste used to keep the sharp edge of your straight razor to prolong blade sharpness (honing). Strop paste does not replace honing.

Does a strop need paste?

Do I need a compound? A strop can be used without any compound. Sharpeners of straight razors for instance often prefer using a smooth leather strop with no compound applied. The leather polishes the metal and removes any burr from the edge, leaving it crisp and sharp.

How do you use strop paste?

The paste should be worked (sparingly) into the leather strop with the palm of your hand with minimal pressure. Treatment with yellow paste will not only keep the leather strop smooth, but will also prevent it drying out which could result in cracks hereby damaging the razor.