Thread: First SR Shave... The Results.

Now let me get this straight. I read that and it led me to believe that a hollow ground razor can be laid flat against the face to shave. I was wondering what the native angle is on the edge of a hollow ground, and if it is any different on a wedge. Can you really lay a hollow ground flat and get it to 'reduce' the whiskers?

Roughly speaking, the typical angle at the edge is about 16 degrees. It's set by the ratio of spine thickness to blade width. I _think_ it's about the same for wedges as for hollow-ground blades (but I haven't measured any razors to check that).

I never tried shaving with a f blade flat against my face; I have "theoretical reasons" for thinking it won't work. I'll try it, next shave, to find out.

Try putting the blade flat on your face, and lifting the spine _just a bit_ before starting a stroke with very light (or no) pressure. If it shaves, great! If it doesn't, lift just a little bit more, and repeat the exercise.

You'll get it right, eventually.

... Charles