Hi all,

I've been considering swapping to straight razors for a while now. My brother has been using them for a number of years, and it's easy to tell that they give a superior shave.

So, I've just purchased my first razor, it's a bengall, not in fantastic 'shave ready' condition just yet, a bit of rust on the spine and front face. I'm hoping this will be the start of an enjoyable learning curve.

One thing I am curious about, which I am struggling to find answers on, is the use of different grinds. The majority of straight razors I've seen are full hollow, with only a few wedges or microtomes to be found. I was under the impression that ideally, a thicker blade like a wedge should be used for the first pass, then a second pass with a 'finishing razor' such as a full hollow?

Thanks for reading.