Originally Posted by
Jimbo
It is my opinion, based upon nothing more than unsupported and unsubstantiated conjecture, that the variation in beard types (in terms of thickness, wirey-ness, density etc) within the adult male population is not as large as people might think it is, and certainly not of sufficient magnitude to merit a relationship to the grind of a razor.
Technique is the key, IMO. Heavier grinds can sometimes be a crutch for a technique deficiency and you do often see "intermediate" shavers touting the wedge-grind's praises in terms of shaving abilities over and above a hollow grind. I did it myself. A lot. lol!
No, it is my humble opinion that grind is immaterial - all razors meet at a tiny, tiny point whether hollow or full grind, and that is where the rubber hits the road in terms of a shave (or should that be "metal hits the whisker"? :))
Good Luck!
James.