Half-Hollow vs Full-Hollow

i have a dense beard and shaving has always been a pain. Even with disposable razors, i managed to end with nicks. My doctor recommended the use of a braun electric shaver , but even with the Braun, i would get burning sensation (but no nick ;-)). However , i missed the feel of a manual shave.

I decided to try safety shavings two years ago. I read about shaving techniques and discovered straight razors. I looked for a straight razor here and the razor place i bought it from only carried one model. The rep. suggested i buy a Shavette to see if i could learn and i would like it before spending the money for a more expensive model.

I did just that. I have since tried to use the Shavette for the easy areas , complementing with the safety razors for the chin (where this is more difficult) . But because of the nicks i get, i alternate between the electric shaver and the shavette until the skin can tolerate the blade.

I am now getting better with the shavette. I noticed that it is when i change the blade that i get a lot of nicks. I have discovered this forum while searching for advice on the technique. I now know that i was not making a good prep. I also used Gillette gel for sensitive skin (in a can). Now , i think this may be part of the problem. I have bought a shaving soap and a brush and will try this later this week when the nicks are gone.

I have read somewhere that shavette may be harder and more prone to nicks because of the blade that is so sharp or whatever. Now, i am wondering if a real straight razor would help or make any difference. I have looked at the classified and most razors are full hollow. Very few to choose from when it comes to 1/2 hollow. I did not find a good description of full hollow vs half hollow and the difference it makes to have a 5/8 vs 6/8. My Shavette looks like a 5/8, but i did not really measure, i will do that.

I went to the SRP site and i did not find a single half hollow razor - or maybe i did not search properly (no search criteria for grind on that site). Can someone explain why the beginners guide of this site recommends a 1/2 hollow, 6/8 razor ? I read somewhere that someone who has a dense beard may be better off with a 1/4 hollow or 1/2 hollow vs a full hollow. Is this true?

Can someone help me with these questions. My wife wants me to forget about straight razor because of the nicks. She believes i should continue using electric shaver since i do not get these bruises. My father and her father used electric shavers because they could not tolerate razors... I did not find any good stores around here that can help me decide.

thank you

First of all, welcome! You're in the right place to get your questions answered.

A Shavette and a straight razor are very different beasts, and the technique of using them is different as well. As you say, the blades are very sharp and the teflon coating can give them that "over-sharp" feeling that some people dont like.

Some people here have actually said that they prefer their shavette after a few uses once the blade has dulled a bit..!

I love straight razor shaving, so I'm biased, but I would say give one a try. They are very different to shavettes, and I definately prefer them!

In terms of the "half-hollow, half ground, 6/8, round point" recommendation, its just that; A recommendation. You dont have to start with a blade like that.

The reason that recommendation was given is because those measurements are totally middle of the road halfway on the scale, and this gives people the option to decide on a heavier or thinner grind, and a different point or width.

I have a tough beard as well, and I started with a DOVO Black Star 5/8" full hollow round point. Other guys here have started with a smiling 7/8 Wade and Butcher wedge with a square point. The main thing is that the razor is shave ready and stropped correctly and that you have good face prep and shaving technique.

I have razors from full hollow to full wedge going from 4/8 to 15/16, and I dont notice any difference in the shave between them. They are different to handle of course, but the shave is just as easy and just as close with all of them.

IME, you dont need a half hollow or wedge for a tough beard, just that the razor is sharp and your technique is good.

Good luck and keep us posted!

I started with a Shavette and two other disposable straight razors. Many of my nicks were because of a poor face prep or bad technique. They would close up due to a cold water rinse after the shave. You need to know your face and know what areas can handle ATG passes and which whats can not.

Straight razors offer more forgiveness when they shave and you can dial in on how sharp you want them for every shave that fits your comfort zone. Overall, the straight razors are more refined than disposable straights.

I do enjoy using my disposables when I travel or just want to blow off stropping that day. As your technique gets better, you avoid small cuts and weepers. Given your history, read up on the SRP Wiki and take it slow.

Good Luck,

Pabster

Welcome to SRP. The difference in the grind is in the stiffness of the blade since a full hollow is thinner than the 1/2 hollow. If you're getting a shave ready razor either one will do the job and if it isn't shave ready neither one will be adequate. Your shaving technique, good preparation, lathering, skin stretching all contribute to the end results and to whether it is a comfortable shave. There is a learning curve and initially it may be a bit of a hassle but if your are patient and persistent you'll get there and be glad you did. Whether it is one grind or the other is not as important IME since either will get the job done. See the links below for helpful info. :gl:

I believe the Dovo Best Quality 6/8 is a half-hollow razor although there seems to be conflicting information out there on some store sites.

You've gotten good advice here so I won't rehash it all. I'll just say to buy whatever strikes your fancy and become competent with it. The notion you have to match a blade with a beard type is just an old shaving tale.

having razors from 3/8 to 9/8 from extra full hollow to wedge i have to agree with the advice above, razors tend to be razors all if they are sharp will slice thru my barbwire chin wiskers like they wernt there. good prep shower lots of water on the face and a bit of hair conditioner rubbed into the beard work wonders.i cut myself a lot with the shavette and i think its a combo of the short blade lenth and the sharp corners, straights even spike point straights tend to be more forgiving.all in all it takes a bit of time to get it all down, face prep , stropping ,lather making exc. is it worth the effort?for someone like you i think its the best option. its going to be easyer on your face and give you a shave like no other. keep at it. it took me abought 3 months to make the changeover

Welcome to the Straight Razor Place!

Many years ago when I was using a Gillette double edge razor with Platinum Plus blades, I tried Williams shaving soap with a cheap $5.00 brush I found in a drugstore. It improved my comfort when I shaved so much that I never looked back. Since then I've only used foam-in-a-can when traveling and that's just because I can't fit my mug & brush into my itty-bitty shaving kit. (Now that I'm using a straight razor since February, that might change.) :cool:

A "real" straight razor will give you an entirely different shave as opposed to a shavette, the same way a Gillette double edge will give you a different shave than a Gillette Sensor, which will be different still from the shave you would get from a Mach 3.

Shavettes, it seems to me, were invented for practicality and convenience. Hairstylists would be able to give a client a "razor cut" trim without making the investment of a couple of quality straight razors, several hones and the investment of time to learn how to use the hones properly. They could also avoid sending their razors out to be honed by a sharpening service. The stylist would be able to focus on just giving their client a good hair style. Maintenance is cheap: slide in a new half blade every few heads they cut.

Regardless of the path most straight razor users follow to get where we are, staying with straight razors seems to involve a bit of romance. I'm talking about either the romance of a hobby or the romance of an art. As I read the posts, that's what I see here. Some SRP members are hobbyists, others raise their ritual to an art form. The path we follow is all a part of how we define ourselves.

My own love affair with straight razors most likely began 52 years ago when I was five years old. My father brought me to his barber for my first real haircut. I didn't really understand what was going on but I thought it was so cool the way he could drag his "really sharp knife" down the back of my neck without cutting me. For many, many years, the barbershop was the only place I'd ever see a straight razor.

As has already been mentioned, the type of razor recommended for someone new to straight razors is simply the middle of the road of the variety of styles that have been manufactured. Don't think that you should limit yourself to that for a start. Consider width, point and affordability of a "shave ready" razor. 5/8 to 6/8 is a good width to start with. A first time shaver may be less prone to nick themselves with a round point as opposed to a spike point. But "shave readiness" is the most important aspect of a first straight razor.

After buying a couple of different styles of straight razors, I found that I prefer a hefty blade with a "barber's notch" and a "smile" shape. It does not give me a better shave than my little 4/8 half hollow square point nor my 5/8 hollow round point. The reason is an intangible, really. It's the same as why I love everything Claude Monet painted more than any other artist, even though there have been countless talented artists all through history. There's just something about a hefty barber's notch blade with a smile that makes me feel good about myself when I shave. Simple as that.

Have a look at this: Straight Razors

About a hundred years ago, Robeson's marketing department put out a booklet that told men that *their* razors were made to "fit your face." Their booklet divided men into a few groups based on differences like an accountant who worked indoors or a farmer who worked outside in the sun. Then Robeson went on to recommend a spike point or a round point or a wedge grind or full hollow, half hollow, etc. It doesn't take much to see that it was all marketing hype. Robeson obviously figured there was some number of men who wanted to be TOLD what style of razor was "best" for them and their marketing department set out to sell those guys a Robeson Shure Edge razor.

What should be most important to you is that the razor you buy is "shave ready" so you don't become discouraged from using a razor that gives you a shave far inferior to what the shavette provides. There is an Art of Shaving store near me that sells Dovo razors direct from the factory. These Dovos are advertised as "shave ready" but they are not. They still need finish honing done by a person skilled in the art of honing straight razors. Others in these forums have explained in detail why straight-from-the-factory razors aren't shave ready even though they are advertised as such so I won't get into it here.

Straight Razor Designs is owned by two of the top honemeisters around so if you want a brand new razor, you can't go wrong purchasing from them because they hone every razor they sell (with no additional charge for honing). I believe they also offer a second honing for free (when the razor eventually needs it).

For the best deal, pick an affordable razor from the Classifieds here that is advertised as "shave ready." The sellers are members of SRP so they have an incentive to stand behind their work. You won't be disappointed, regardless of what grind, width or point you purchase.

And above all, consider whether your overriding goal is just to have a good shave with zero irritation or whether you might become a hobbyist or an artist in your daily shaving ritual. There is a learning curve that varies from individual to individual. The only folks who get quick results are those blessed with very soft facial hair that grows all in one direction (down or straight out from the skin) and very uncomplicated facial structure. If you're willing to commit a few to several months to learning how to use a straight razor properly, I believe you may be pleasantly surprised.

Or you may find out that you prefer a shavette after all. No one can say but you and you won't know before than.

Good luck whichever path you choose and be certain and let us know how you're getting on.
Namaste,
Morty -_-

Thank you all for all the great information. From the responses i got, i can see that there is hope. Glad to read that i am not alone having issues with new blades on my Shavette. I almost gave up on SR. I am glad i posted this question.

I am determined to take the time it takes to master the skills necessary to shave with SR. From all the responses, i understand that the razor i choose is not that important. I translate what you all said that there may be a difference in the feeling i would get from choosing one razor over another one, but the ultimate results will be the same - that is: a nice shave.

I am not sure what i will buy. Most probably a 5/8 or perhaps a 6/8, round point for sure. I am less concerned now between a full hollow (fh) vs half-hollow (hh). Perhaps i will acquire one (fh) and get the second (hh) later.

Again,
Thank you all

Welcome to the site! Don't disregard the straight razor!

As for your coarse beard and prep, I will be able to give you the name of a product tomorrow that works very well for people with coarse/heavy beards. I would tell you now, but honestly, I forget the name. It's a product we have at Barber school and a fellow student purchased a tub of it and tried it on his son's touch beard and said it worked wonders.

I will be sure to post the name of the product when I get home tomorrow evening!

I'm fairly new to SR and very inexperience, so I can't really get you the right advice, gladly all the masters here has already respond you well (one point why I love being a part of this community)

regarding to the size of blade, I personally think (maybe I'm wrong) it's depend on your comfortability :) mention that, it might include your face's contour. For my case, I need not only a preferred width of blade (which is 5/8 and below) but also the length of the blade to compensate with my small face :) different points of blade might also helps to work in several area (in my case square point really help me to cut the beard in a very funny angle and mustache - not mentioning, it's good for trimming :p)

one important thing that I've learn so far is beard prep...something that I just encounter when I start SR, never knew about it before when I use mach3 (no one told me too :p my dad shaves with electric shaver and never touch even a safety razor)

good luck,

Erick

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i have a dense beard and shaving has always been a pain. Even with disposable razors, i managed to end with nicks.
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I decided to try safety shavings two years ago.
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Can someone help me with these questions. My wife wants me to forget about straight razor because of the nicks.
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What type of safety razors?

Face preparation is so commonly a problem:
Safety razors or straight razors ALL depend on
preshave preparation. An inexpensive brush
and one of a variety of shave soaps used well
will much improve any shave.

The low ball entry to wet shaving is the "Van Der Hagen
Premium Shave Set (Soap, Bowl, Brush)". You can
later upgrade and add a worth shave cream like Proraso Proraso
Shave Cream or a worthy shave soap... Shop
at Walmart, CVS, Amazon or one of our sponsors here.

The key if there is one is to first wash your face then build a lather
in the bowel adding water bit by bit. Water and time is your friend
make sure the wet lather sits on your whiskers a full three min.
You may need to reapply more wet lather to keep your whiskers wet.

Next shave with a LIGHT touch.

Above I asked which safety razor you have and use.
I am a fan of any razor that places a single blade only
on the face. It can be the Yellow handled BiC, a double
edge razor, shavette, Feather, or a straight razor. The tossables
with two, three, four and more blades are not an improvement IMO.
They clog and cut my whiskers too far under the skin when
they are not clogged.

For those with a history of problems the Yellow Handled
tossables are interesting because you can hold them with
two fingers at the end of the handle and almost eliminate
bad sideways motions or excessive pressure that give so
many shavers cuts.

Double edge razors are a common solution for some. The
variety of blades available makes it possible to find one
that matches your face (sample pack on the internet).

As for full hollow, half hollow, quarter hollow razors the
number one issue is getting and keeping the razor sharp.
A full hollow lets me feel my whiskers, I suspect a lot
like your shavette.

While you shop for a different blade make a point of improving
your shave prep. A brush, bowel, shave soap/ cream and time
can make a big improvement no matter what blade.

Visit:
Straight Razor Place Wiki
and look for Preparing your face:
Improving your preparation to get better results - Straight Razor Place Wiki
and making a lather
Category:Lather - Straight Razor Place Wiki

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Welcome to the site! Don't disregard the straight razor!

As for your coarse beard and prep, I will be able to give you the name of a product tomorrow that works very well for people with coarse/heavy beards. I would tell you now, but honestly, I forget the name. It's a product we have at Barber school and a fellow student purchased a tub of it and tried it on his son's touch beard and said it worked wonders.

I will be sure to post the name of the product when I get home tomorrow evening!

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Hi Rob,
I'd be curious about this product too. Not sure if posted here or elsewhere, but do let us know.

Thanks,
-Robert

Ok guys, here's the product:

Stephan Smooth Shave Cream - 16 oz. - The World's Smoothest ShaveÂ*

This stuff works amazingly well! Smear some on your face and let it penetrate for a couple minutes, then throw your shaving cream on over top and go to town!

A fellow student is using his son to shave for his license exam, and his son's beard if VERY thick and coarse. He said this stuff made a WORLD of difference in softening up his son's beard before he shaved him. He also used it on me before shaving me, and I can tell you it made a difference as well.

It's pretty cheap, so if you have a coarse beard, try it out! It might make all the difference!

Hope this helps :D

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Ok guys, here's the product:

Stephan Smooth Shave Cream - 16 oz. - The World's Smoothest ShaveÂ*

This stuff works amazingly well! Smear some on your face and let it penetrate for a couple minutes, then throw your shaving cream on over top and go to town!

A fellow student is using his son to shave for his license exam, and his son's beard if VERY thick and coarse. He said this stuff made a WORLD of difference in softening up him son's beard before he shaved him. He also used it on me before shaving me, and I can tell you it made a difference as well.

It's pretty cheap, so if you have a coarse beard, try it out! It might make all the difference!

Hope this helps :D

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Thank you Rob

Also, I owe you an apology...I called you Glen in my post...Don't ask. I don't know why, but I was sure that it was Sixgun that I read...I must be seeing things. My apologies my friend...I corrected the error

Best,
-Robert

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Thank you Rob

Also, I owe you an apology...I called you Glen in my post...Don't ask. I don't know why, but I was sure that it was Sixgun that I read...I must be seeing things. My apologies my friend...I corrected the error

Best,
-Robert

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HAHA! No worries! Honestly I must have missed that. I hope if you try this product, that you like it! It smells great! Reminds me of the Hawaiian Tropic cocoa butter tanning lotion my grandfather used to buy :)

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HAHA! No worries! Honestly I must have missed that. I hope if you try this product, that you like it! It smells great! Reminds me of the Hawaiian Tropic cocoa butter tanning lotion my grandfather used to buy :)

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Just fired an order (+ exfoliating pre-shave + rescue post-shave)...this stuff (for 16 oz...which is ~3 times the size of a regular GFT or AOS or similar creme tub @ $30 for ~5 oz.) is pretty cheap :dropjaw:...roughly speaking, it is ~30 times cheaper...Holy Shave man!!! what has anyone got to lose???

Thanks Rob,
Robert

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Just fired an order (+ exfoliating pre-shave + rescue post-shave)...this stuff (for 16 oz...which is ~3 times the size of a regular GFT or AOS or similar creme tub @ $30 for ~5 oz.) is pretty cheap :dropjaw:...roughly speaking, it is ~30 times cheaper...Holy Shave man!!! what has anyone got to lose???

Thanks Rob,
Robert

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When you get it and try it out, let us know how you like it. Then maybe after you use it a few times, you could possibly put a review up of it :)

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When you get it and try it out, let us know how you like it. Then maybe after you use it a few times, you could possibly put a review up of it :)

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That's the plan. On a different note: I see you are a MacGyver fan (I think, based on your call sign)...Wasn't that the greatest? I used to love that show man ;).

-Robert

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That's the plan. On a different note: I see you are a MacGyver fan (I think, based on your call sign)...Wasn't that the greatest? I used to love that show man ;).

-Robert

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I am indeed a fan :D

Have all the seasons on DVD ;) Just wish they would put the couple TV movies out on DVD as well...They're all I'm missing since they didn't come with the individual seasons :(

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I am indeed a fan :D

Have all the seasons on DVD ;) Just wish they would put the couple TV movies out on DVD as well...They're all I'm missing since they didn't come with the individual seasons :(

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Man...you brought memories :). The good old days when TV programming was interesting.

-Robert

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HAHA! No worries! Honestly I must have missed that. I hope if you try this product, that you like it! It smells great! Reminds me of the Hawaiian Tropic cocoa butter tanning lotion my grandfather used to buy :)

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Hi Rob,
I received Stephan's shaving creme today and will try tomorrow...Will keep you and everyone else posted here as to performance. One thing I noticed is that it's not as "Natural" as it claims. This stuff has Parabens (preservatives) in it, mineral oil (which is probably why the shaves are smooth). Hmmmm.:hmmm:

More later,
-Robert

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Originally Posted by avatar1999

When you get it and try it out, let us know how you like it. Then maybe after you use it a few times, you could possibly put a review up of it :)

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Hi Rob,
I used Stephan's Smooth Shave Creme and here's my take on the product after one time use:

My shave wasn't any better or worse.

Having said that, I don't know if I did it right. Here's my protocol:

1. I put the stuff on my face and let it sit for ~2 minutes.
2. Wash it off with warm water.
3. Lather with my regular shave creme and the rest is business as usual.

I noticed that in your post, you recommended that one puts lather on top of Stephan's creme. Is that what the barber school instructor did with his son or you? Exact protocol will be appreciated to compare apples and apples.

Also, I noticed that the product itself seems to recommend that you put the stuff on and proceed with shaving...i.e., no lathering with other cremes etc.

Let me know what your thoughts are :hmmm:

Thanks,
-Robert

I am using a Dannyco Magico 112 Shavette (Dannyco - Home Page). It was recommended by the sales clerk where i bought it over a Dovo one .

I have used everyone's recommendation. I have bought a shaving soap at the grocery store: Wilkinson Sword from Germany. It indeed made a huge difference over the Gillette Gel i was using. For the first time, i could get a nice shave. The only cuts i made were caused by mistakes i made (still learning). I am trying to use less pressure. I am starting to get there. I feel that i am now able to get a nice shave with the Shavette without pain..

I have also tried the Art of Shaving - Pre-Shave oil and Shaving cream. Not much difference with the wilkinson shaving soap except, i find that the shaving cream does not dry as quickly. With the shaving soap, sometimes the soap is dry by the time i get to the chin. Perhaps, i do not water the shaving soap enough ?

In any case, i am pleased with this discovery. Perhaps, the wiki instructions that instructs how to perform the first shave should use stronger words to convince us, who are new to straight razor shaving, that shave cream and shave gel (sold in cans) are POOR products and that a shaving soap or shaving gel along with a badger brush are an absolute necessity. I believe that i slowed down my progress considerably by NOT using a shaving soap. I could feel the glycerin that was helping the blade glide over my skin instead of scratching it.

I have bought and received my Dovo 5/8 full hollow razor this week and i have started to shave with it. Now, i believe that i feel comfortable shaving with the Shavette. However, i am experiencing some issues with my Dovo (i bought it used in the classified of this site). I will open a new discussion since i believe that i pretty much got the information i needed and everyone gave me great information and this really supported me. You all helped me fix my issue .

Thanks everyone. I will open a new discussion tomorrow about my experience with the Dovo, which is not that great and i must tell you that i will need your help very much.

Bye for now.

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First of all, welcome! You're in the right place to get your questions answered.

A Shavette and a straight razor are very different beasts, and the technique of using them is different as well. As you say, the blades are very sharp and the teflon coating can give them that "over-sharp" feeling that some people dont like.

Some people here have actually said that they prefer their shavette after a few uses once the blade has dulled a bit..!

I love straight razor shaving, so I'm biased, but I would say give one a try. They are very different to shavettes, and I definately prefer them!

In terms of the "half-hollow, half ground, 6/8, round point" recommendation, its just that; A recommendation. You dont have to start with a blade like that.

The reason that recommendation was given is because those measurements are totally middle of the road halfway on the scale, and this gives people the option to decide on a heavier or thinner grind, and a different point or width.

I have a tough beard as well, and I started with a DOVO Black Star 5/8" full hollow round point. Other guys here have started with a smiling 7/8 Wade and Butcher wedge with a square point. The main thing is that the razor is shave ready and stropped correctly and that you have good face prep and shaving technique.

I have razors from full hollow to full wedge going from 4/8 to 15/16, and I dont notice any difference in the shave between them. They are different to handle of course, but the shave is just as easy and just as close with all of them.

IME, you dont need a half hollow or wedge for a tough beard, just that the razor is sharp and your technique is good.

Good luck and keep us posted!

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I'm offering you a "thank you" for your comments on this one.

I'm new to straights (5-6 weeks) and have improved dramatically, which doesn't mean I don't still have a long way to go. I have one new Dovo razor (Dovo Special Imitation Tortoise Shell) and one used razor I alternate, both honed by people who are noted honemeisters. I don't have a heavy beard so I shouldn't need to do anything to the blade beyond stropping (25 laps on fabric, 50 laps on leather) to this point.

What I'm finding out to my surprise is that right now I am getting the better shaves with the Dovo Shavette.

What does this tell me? Do I need to hone the straights?

Good Day Everyone,

I'm Rob, From Vancouver. I'm not even a newbie yet as I've yet to purchase a SR. I have the same question pertaining to, half hollow, full hollow etc. I have been reading this thread and still feel that I am in the dark regarding this topic. I would like to know, what are these terms referring to? Is it referring the depth of the concave?
My concern is that I am a lefty, and I'm wondering if the hollow may have an affect on us sinister types?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers!

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Good Day Everyone,

I'm Rob, From Vancouver. I'm not even a newbie yet as I've yet to purchase a SR. I have the same question pertaining to, half hollow, full hollow etc. I have been reading this thread and still feel that I am in the dark regarding this topic. I would like to know, what are these terms referring to? Is it referring the depth of the concave?
My concern is that I am a lefty, and I'm wondering if the hollow may have an affect on us sinister types?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers!

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The hollow should not affect a left handed person any different then a right handed person since unless you have one of the Japanese kamisori style razors, the grind is symmetrical on both sides. Also, some people do use the left hand for the left side of their face and there right hand for the right side of there face. But that's a suggestion and not set in stone.

Here's a link to some views of razors with different idea's to help you out.

The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Library

There is a lot of good information in the library.

Straight Razor Place Library - Straight Razor Place Library

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Originally Posted by Woaicha

Good Day Everyone,

I'm Rob, From Vancouver. I'm not even a newbie yet as I've yet to purchase a SR. I have the same question pertaining to, half hollow, full hollow etc. I have been reading this thread and still feel that I am in the dark regarding this topic. I would like to know, what are these terms referring to? Is it referring the depth of the concave?
My concern is that I am a lefty, and I'm wondering if the hollow may have an affect on us sinister types?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers!

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Left handed straight razors are sold right next to the left handed screw drivers at your local hardware store.:rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Woaicha

My concern is that I am a lefty, and I'm wondering if the hollow may have an affect on us sinister types?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers!

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Hi Rob, it's been a long time since I've posted. To answer your question directly, no, the depth of the concave grind will not have any affect on your learning curve or your ability to get a good shave from any particular razor. My right hand is my dominant hand and depending on which part of my face I am shaving, I will hold my razor in either my right or left hand.

I have razors in several grinds, from wedge to full hollow. Each one gives me a different shave experience, but all give me the same great shave with equal effort.

You might someday discover you have a preference for one particular grind over another (WARNING -- Razor Acquisition Disorder is contagious!!) But for now, don't worry about the grind. The most important aspect of the first razor that you buy is that it is shave ready sharp.
Namaste,
Morty -_-