Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
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.
Ah.....but there are differences in hair thickness and skin types (scientific fact, not conjecture). That is why so many different type blades were made and why one person likes a razor honed off of a Natural stone compared to synthetic. It is those subtle differences that make us unique. A good example is simply that I cannot understand anyone that does a cold water shave. But there are folks on the site that swear by it.
To each his own and enjoy your shave your way.