Thread: Wedge Razor Shaving

Hi I have had a razor made for me and I think I am going to need some help using it. In the past I have used all types of blades Full Hollow half Hollow etc but this time is the first time i have used a full smiler wedge.Now this is the first time I have shaved with it and I must say it did not give me shave i thought it would give. I know the blade is very sharp indeed and I know there is no feedback on wedge blades So it must be me using it wrong way so is there a different way to using this type of blade. Thanks Picture below

Very handsome razor. Who made it for you? A Wedge is one of my preferred grinds, the other a full hollow (go figure). The only advise I can give you is maybe try as shallow an angle as you can. That has pretty much worked for me with good results. A full hollow 'talks' to you as you shave. So does a wedge but in much quieter tones. You have to be super alert to its message. I'm glad to see that you don't have a sharp point on it. A traditional wedge can be deadly if lose track of where the point is. I hope this helps.

Hi thanks for the info The guy who made it for me done it in about 3 weeks form start to me receiving it Rob firsts ask you what sort of blade you want what sort of finish you would like on the blade you would like. Then on to scales. What do want the scales made out of wood,bone, carbon fibre or acrylic on the acrylic clear or not what colour then the shape of the scales you want the blade to sit in. he lives in the UK and is a great guy to know here is his e mail address if you wish [email protected]

'Nice looking razor. Alot of guys think that wedges, near wedges are all just silent shavers. 'Not bad shavers, but lack the audible and tactile feedback they're used to from a hollow. I found this not to be true, though some blades need assistance from abrasive sprays to find their voice. As the honorable Razorfeld mentioned - that voice will be Basso Profundo - no sopranos here.

The shave - the heavy grinds tolerate alot of sloppy technique and usually let you get away with it. Crazy wide shaving angles, pressure. They're just more forgiving here. They still shave wonderfully if you use proper technique - and your edges will last longer if you do - that's true w/ any razor.

I would also not draw conclusions about wedges, heavy grinds from any single blade - or from the Sheffields. If you have the opportunity to get w/ other str8 shavers near you - see if you can try some other heavy grinds.

Like Razorfeld, I find myself drawn to both the heavy grind and the extra hollow.

Enjoy that handsome blade.

That blade is gorgeous!

I just acquired two razors from a well respected member here, both wedges.
His advice was the same as the above.
The 'heft' of the razors really did give me pause. What an amazing gentlemanly sport this is!!
I shall try them this weekend...I'm not so much worried about cutting myself as I am about not getting a good result. I can't go to work if I'm in need of a touch up...I've pitched my cartridges and disposables...

That blade is gorgeous!!!

I prefer wedges, near wedges and quarter hollow blades. I find nothing different about shaving with them at all. Honing them isn't really all that different either as long as one uses tape on the spine, sometimes as many as or more than five layers.