Thread: Questions about extra hollow and a little about strops

It's a Boker and it's from SRD. I don't think you could wrong that purchase.

Extra hollows are light in hand, and sometimes you have to use more than the weight of the razor to go through hair (like on your chin). Because of that you have to watch your pressure. The Shapleigh extra hollow that I have holds its edge fine, but I do have to strop it more before the shave than my other razors. The cool thing is, that it is so audible you can actually hear whether the blade is aligned or not.

The twang when it goes through hair is pretty neat too.

The reason I suggested the Aust over the Boker is that the Boker is extra hollow ground, not the best for a new shaver IMO and the Aust is just hollow ground...not as thin or light a blade.

Originally Posted by criswilson10

It's a Boker and it's from SRD. I don't think you could wrong that purchase.

Extra hollows are light in hand, and sometimes you have to use more than the weight of the razor to go through hair (like on your chin). Because of that you have to watch your pressure. The Shapleigh extra hollow that I have holds its edge fine, but I do have to strop it more before the shave than my other razors. The cool thing is, that it is so audible you can actually hear whether the blade is aligned or not.

The twang when it goes through hair is pretty neat too.

I think that it would be an awesome sound that's why I am contemplating the purchase lol... But I do like a heavier razor... I'm really scared to spend that kind of money and end up not liking the razor....

Is there any kind of return policy on SRD that if u end up making a purchase and it's just not the razor for you can you send it back for another... Assuming that u haven't damaged or it hasn't been weeks Or months of u having it?

I don't think that they'd accept returns, and what I'm saying is I think EXTRA hollow ground is harder to learn on than a more prevalent hollow ground razor like the Aust...but call SRD and talk to Don or Lynn and ask them their opinion. They're honest folks, and give honest advice.

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

but call SRD and talk to Don or Lynn and ask them their opinion. They're honest folks, and give honest advice.

I didn't know you could just call and talk tot them, I'll check that out

or you can email, and they will get right back to you with sound advice!

Yes, you can send Don a pm here:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/members/don.html

The Aust would be heavier than the Boker since it isn't extra hollow ground. I'm sure you will have some blade singing still but it's really the shave you get is what matters, not the noise it makes, all due respect, but it is also personal preference too!

Is there a specific reason you are looking at the 6/8 over the 5/8? A 5/8 is quite a bit cheaper and is great for learning!
Just to throw my opinion in the hat on the grind too... I agree with the above posts that a regular hollow grind is easier to shave with and maintain. After you get the hang of shaving with a straight, then you can break off into trying different grinds!and find your favorite

Originally Posted by Ernie1980

Is there a specific reason you are looking at the 6/8 over the 5/8? A 5/8 is quite a bit cheaper and is great for learning!
Just to throw my opinion in the hat on the grind too... I agree with the above posts that a regular hollow grind is easier to shave with and maintain. After you get the hang of shaving with a straight, then you can break off into trying different grinds!and find your favorite

That's a perfect example well pointed out Ernie!