Give your straight razor a new edge
A blade that pulls, snags or lacks smoothness isn’t necessarily best sharpened from scratch. Sometimes, a few strokes on a strop treated with a good abrasive paste are enough to restore its full sharpness.
Herold Green Paste is one of the all-time classics for maintaining straight razors. Made in Solingen, it helps to restore the edge of a dull blade and prolong the life of your razor without the need for a whetstone.
Simple, effective and economical.
Why use a stroping paste?
Over time, the blade of a straight razor naturally loses some of its sharpness. Before resorting to a full sharpening, an abrasive paste can be used to:
- to sharpen the blade,
- make shaving smoother,
- reduce the sensation of snagging,
- extend the life of the cutting edge.
Herold green paste is generally used on the textile or rough side of a strop.
Our opinion
It’s the sort of product that’s unassuming but essential if you use a straight razor regularly.
Herold green paste offers a good balance: it is abrasive enough to restore the edge, without being too harsh on the blade.
It is ideal for routine maintenance between more thorough sharpening sessions.
The tube format is practical, hygienic and easy to apply.
Instructions for use
- Apply a thin layer of paste to the designated side of your leather strop.
- Leave it to dry for a few moments.
- Make a few gentle strokes with your straight razor.
- Always finish with a pass over the bare side before shaving.
There’s no need to use too much: a small amount is more than enough.
Features
- Made in Germany
- Brand: Herold Solingen
- Colour: green
- 8g tube
- Abrasive paste for wire maintenance
- Compatible with sharpening leathers
Who is this for?
This paste is equally suitable for:
- for beginners who want to look after their straight razors properly,
- …as well as experienced users looking for simple and effective maintenance between sharpening sessions.
An essential item in any good traditional shaving kit.
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