I read about razors being hollow and semi hollow ground. What does this mean? What should I consider while looking for a razor. Are some easier to shave with and hone? Any help would be great.
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I read about razors being hollow and semi hollow ground. What does this mean? What should I consider while looking for a razor. Are some easier to shave with and hone? Any help would be great.
Here The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Library Blade grind is a matter of preferance, but if you stick to the game long enough you will acquire most of them. As for the honing side,the more steel you have contacting the hone (think wedge grind) the more steel must be removed to hone the blade. Those new to straights often start with a full or half hollow in 5/8 or 6/8. Buy from a reputable seller who can supply you with a shave ready blade. Good luck and welcome to the rabbit hole. :chapeau
The more metal is removed from the blade (hollow) the lighter the razor in the hand and the less metal that needs to be removed during honing. Some say the hollows are more inclined to flex while shaving, but if you're putting the amount of pressure needed to flex the blade, you're using far too much pressure. Shave the cream, not the hair.
Either will serve you just fine; round tip, 5/8 or 6/8, get it professionally honed before use (don't believe the "shave ready" statements unless the shop hones them prior to shipping, like SRD). Don't forget a strop...
It's been said that a 5/8 full hollow is generally a good place to start for a beginner. Some may agree or disagree with that, but from my personal experience that's been the case.