Thread: Experienced guys that have tried heavier blades

Originally Posted by aib1015

I'm glad to find this post.I have been using a straight razor for about a month and a half now.I have a 9/16 full hollow and have been getting some really nice shaves with it(although I find myself about ready to just grow a goatee at times).I think the small full hollow has helped me learn good technique especially to use a light hand.I have some pretty coarse whiskers and can get a really smooth shave now with several passes.
I have been considering getting a wedge or 1/4 hollow just to try out a different grind.Is there a big difference between a 1/4 and a wedge?

A true full wedge is a total PITA to hone, I don't recommend one & will probably never hone another after I got rid of mine. The 1/4 is hone-able and typically more of what you will find. You will not get a lot of feedback, just squeegee the wiskers away without a fuss...

Originally Posted by shooter74743

A true full wedge is a total PITA to hone, I don't recommend one & will probably never hone another after I got rid of mine. The 1/4 is hone-able and typically more of what you will find. You will not get a lot of feedback, just squeegee the wiskers away without a fuss...

And I would think for someone learning to shave feedback would be an important thing. Hollows have it. Wedge and near wedges don't.
Historically once hollows came back wedges all but disappeared and there is a reason for that. I say that in deference to all the heavy grind fans here.