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Pradier's Paste for Razors

Best putty powder, 1 ounce; jewelers' rouge, 1 ounce; scales of iron, 1/2 ounce; levigated Turkey stone, 3 ounces; beef suet, 14 ounces. Or: Mix equal parts of dried sulphate of iron and salt, and apply a gradually Increased heat, in a closed vessel. Pulverize, elutriate (see No. 14), and mix with lard or the workman's elbow; but should the work be tallow.