Thread: The straight and narrow, or the straight and not-quite-as-narrow?

Sharpness is what's most important for a heavy beard. Larger razors are somewhat easier to hone (so it's easier to get a keener edge) and heavier grinds reduce the flexing so they can be duller than a full hollow and still shave well.

Opinions vary on this, however...

If you really want a stiff blade, then the TI super gnome is a reasonably priced half hollow. The Wapienica is also approximately a half hollow and is generally well regarded around here. I'm also partial to the Dovo Bergischer Lowe, which is a 5/8-6/8 full hollow razor that is extremely stiff. And the 7/8 Friodurs from www.shavingshop.com are highly regarded among the wirebeards; they are also full hollow but extremely stiff, and like the Bergischer Lowe will take an exceptional edge and hold it even through the toughest beard.

Those Friodurs are gorgeous, but are a bit more than I'm wanting to spend. The Super Gnomes are actually the other razor that I'm considering, but, if I've read it correctly, the Dovo Special is 1/4 hollow, which is between 1/2 and wedge, so the Specials would be heavier. If I've read it correctly, that is! That's one of the reasons I asked here to verify that. All it says on Classic is 'hollow-ground' without being more specific as to how hollow. But if I had more money to spend, the Friodurs would definitely be up on the list!

You know, Classic still has 7/8 Filarmonicas for sale. They're full-hollow, but it seems like they're totally lusted after! Hmm....

Joe

Hi,
I have the Dovo 5/8 "Special" Imitation Tortoise and absolutely love the razor. I use it every day. It's beautiful to look at and shaves great. I also had the same razor in 6/8, but found it less manueverable during the shave. Can't go wrong with either, in my opinion. There is also another very positive review of this same razor at Badger and Blade.
Good luck!
Ron

Originally Posted by Mojo

Those Friodurs are gorgeous, but are a bit more than I'm wanting to spend. The Super Gnomes are actually the other razor that I'm considering, but, if I've read it correctly, the Dovo Special is 1/4 hollow, which is between 1/2 and wedge, so the Specials would be heavier. If I've read it correctly, that is! That's one of the reasons I asked here to verify that. All it says on Classic is 'hollow-ground' without being more specific as to how hollow. But if I had more money to spend, the Friodurs would definitely be up on the list!

You know, Classic still has 7/8 Filarmonicas for sale. They're full-hollow, but it seems like they're totally lusted after! Hmm....

Joe

I've got one of those Fillys, and it sure is a nice shave! I can't say much for the plain black handle, but hey, there's always someone who can put on some spiffy custom scales.