Thread: Need advice on what to look for

One of my early restores was an EA Berg which I almost "foiled" by chasing pits. In fact I did "foil" the heel which I had to grind away.
It was a hollow which became very much more so & cannot be honed with any kind of pressure on the stones. It will mow down a week old beard as easy as any wedge out there but...... I know how to hone it & I know how to shave with it.

There's so much more to it than just the grind but as Wullie said "It's all a matter of personal preference."

Originally Posted by JBHoren

How competent/confident are you, shaving with "all the razors" you currently have? Admittedly, I'm a bug about postponing additional acquisitions until someone is wielding what he's got, and doing it well. "Steel-wool beard hairs"? How's your pre-shave beard preparation? and, do you strop the edge of the razor with which you're going to shave? enough? properly? Finally, regarding your friend's suggestion to move up to a 6/8" blade: why not continue with the 5/8" size, but try a stiffer grind -- say, a 1/4-hollow, or a near-wedge? There are lots of near-wedges in a wide range of sizes, made in Sheffield (England), which won't require any immediate restoration (but will require honing). Near-wedges are often the solution for thickly-growing and/or wiry beards. Think about it.

Smooth shaving!

I shave with all my straights and feel very confident with all. Some are still better shavers than others. Just want to add that special razor that seems to be the one you always want to grab and love.