Thread: Half or Full Hollow?

Hello everyone...

I've been shaving for a while now with a SR and my birthday is coming... so I think it's time to indulge myself with a new blade he he he.

I've been doing some research and even though I've read a lot of posts about this particular topic,(There are many opinions) I'd still like to know a little bit more about your insights.

I have a TI 5/8 full hollow blade which I absolutely love, it's smooth to shave with and love the simple, elegant design and I'm thinking of getting a new TI blade.
That being said, I'm still learning and I'm getting a pretty decent shave although it's not BBS yet.

I do hove some questions that I'd like to know in order to make the right choice as I am struggling to decide.

I have four options that are actually mix and match... so there are only two.

5/8 or 6/8?
Full hollow or half hollow?

My options are a TI "Fox and Rooster", which can be either 5/8 or 6/8 and it's a full hollow blade or a "Special Coiffeur" also 5/8 or 6/8 but this one is half hollow.
Both are ebony resin scales so they look very similar, and the price difference is less than $20 on either one, so that's not the issue.

Any advice or thoughts on this subject?

Every opinion is very welcomed so don't be shy ;-)

Cheers.

E.

My oppinion, try a bigger size. I learned on a 5/8 and then later a 6/8. I currently prefer a 7/8 or 8/8 razor. I would say stick with nothing smaller than a 6/8 and maybe try a 7/8 if you are starting to feel more comfortable using a straight. For me, the full and extra hollows work the best. I have tried pretty much all of the different grinds. Again though, this is personal preferrence. You may find that your preferences are different. Best thing is to experiment.

Edit: Welcome fellow Vancouverite! I myself am in Port Coquitlam.

I know you do, but I'm kind of scared of the bigger sizes he he he... I still have trouble under my nose as I have a small mole that tends to be complicated, and usually end up cutting my self more often than not. My wife tells me that I'm gonna end up slicing it off...

And Thank you Attila. We've met before in another forum. I just don't have the same user name for some strange reason.

Cheers.

Ezra

hmmm sounds like you've been looking at the classic edge site .... I was thinking about the 6/8 fox & rooster, but I have to say that I love the thinker grind of the special C. ..... I find they feel smoother

For me I like from half to extra hollow. I also have from 4/8 to 8/8 in my rotation and tend to use a 6 or 7/8 most. I have a nicer shave with a slightly larger blade. I find the larger blade easier to get the angles correct, for me at least. As always though ymmv. Its all in the person.

You are right ecormier!
I believe that's gonna be my place to shop, specially because they ship their blades shave ready and I have absolutely no idea how to hone a blade...

Originally Posted by Eco82

I know you do, but I'm kind of scared of the bigger sizes he he he... I still have trouble under my nose as I have a small mole that tends to be complicated, and usually end up cutting my self more often than not. My wife tells me that I'm gonna end up slicing it off...

And Thank you Attila. We've met before in another forum. I just don't have the same user name for some strange reason.

Cheers.

Ezra

Ah ha, Ezra. Of course! Makes sense now. I was initially afraid of the bigger sizes too. But you know what, they are not harder to use. In fact, I found them easier to use. Perhaps my skill was also increasing with practice, but somehow the correct angles seem easier to find with the larger size razor.

I also cut myself less often with them. Nowadays never, really. Thank God!

Actually that's why I'd like to try a 6/8
I believe it would give me a nice variation on my current blades... and it doesn't seem to be a very big increment from a 5/8
The question still remains half or full he he he

Originally Posted by Eco82

Actually that's why I'd like to try a 6/8
I believe it would give me a nice variation on my current blades... and it doesn't seem to be a very big increment from a 5/8
The question still remains half or full he he he

It's not and yet it is quite different. You'll see what I mean when you try it. My prediction is you will like it. As to 1/2 or full hollow, well only experimenting with both will tell you that! We're not enablers here....oh noooo....

Oh, and if you need something honed. You should join us at the next shave meet up. Dan here in Vancouver (well New Westminster actually) does a really nice edge on his Jnats, but he can use Shaptons if that is what you would prefer.

No, I know that... but it's always good to know what other experiences might help me to learn more.