Thread: Extra Hollow vs. Hollow vs. 1/2 Hollow

Pithor, I actually didn't read the whole post, and was expecting the usual epic fail from the new member, " hey guys I bought this razor off Amazon and it shaved like sheet". You made some valid points, but assumed the op got a great shave first time up to bat. Compared to what, and how would he know? I think what everyone else is trying to point out is how much better it can be.

Been shaving with a SR for about 3 months now and started with a Boker full hollow square point. Did OK but found the full/extra hollow grinds very unforgiving of even minor lapses of concentration. And that square point will remove an ear lobe in a heartbeat if your not careful.
Started acquiring different razors fairly quickly ( RAD ), got a W&B 5/8 quarter hollow barbers notch and fell in love at first shave! Now have a few different heavy grinds with round, French and barber notches and very rarely go back to a light weight blade! Love, love, love the heavy grinds and forgiving points.
Try finding a 1/4 hollow and give it a try. Sounds like you will enjoy it.
P.S. also love the silence and smoothness. Never liked the " singing " sound of a thin blade but again, everything in SR shaving is personal preference and you can read a thousand different recommendations and still be confused!! Just got to try different stuff until you find something that makes YOU comfortable and enjoy taking to your face every morning.
Good luck in your journey, have fun and enjoy!

Newell

Originally Posted by Grazor

Pithor, I actually didn't read the whole post, and was expecting the usual epic fail from the new member, " hey guys I bought this razor off Amazon and it shaved like sheet". You made some valid points, but assumed the op got a great shave first time up to bat. Compared to what, and how would he know? I think what everyone else is trying to point out is how much better it can be.

Well, he said he got a 'glorious' shave compared to a cartridge razor shave, which I can only assume means "stubble removal without (too much) irritation". And I agree, he can probably get better shaving results. But right now, I doubt getting a (much) sharper razor or a razor with a different grind will accomplish that, that is all. The acquisition of gear cannot make up for experience, which takes time.

Originally Posted by Grazor

I actually didn't read the whole post, and was expecting the usual epic fail from the new member, " hey guys I bought this razor off Amazon and it shaved like sheet". You made some valid points, but assumed the op got a great shave first time up to bat. Compared to what, and how would he know? I think what everyone else is trying to point out is how much better it can be.

People will love me for this, but I don't particularly care. Böker are not Dovo, or Thiers Issard. They need as much "professional honing" as an Aust or a Revisor prior to use. None.

Besides, this "you need professional honing!!!!" knee jerk reaction will get you brownie points with the people who have a vested commercial interest in such replies. In reality, a touch-up on a mild abrasive (Chromium oxide, to name but one) will make most factory edges shave ready.

Someone once said that shaving with a straight razor isn't rocket science. It isn't. Let's not try to make it one.

'shaving with a straight razor isn't rocket science'
Here Here, at one time every Tom, Dick, and Harry could do it..to my knowledge, none of the three were rocket scientists. Well, roughly speaking, Dick may have been a rocket scientist.

Originally Posted by Grazor

Pithor, I actually didn't read the whole post, and was expecting the usual epic fail from the new member, " hey guys I bought this razor off Amazon and it shaved like sheet". You made some valid points, but assumed the op got a great shave first time up to bat. Compared to what, and how would he know? I think what everyone else is trying to point out is how much better it can be.

To be honest my first reaction was that the op worked for Amazon and was advertising the razor and the one month return period, I hope that I am wrong and that (s)he (assuming he) is a genuine member.
It all seems a bit fairytale to me.

Welcome! For heavy growth, I personally found that heavy grinds are better. However, much depends on personal preference and other factors

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Wish I had read this before replying, I could have just liked

Originally Posted by Pithor

I know there were no bad intentions. I am not trying to affront people and telling them them that they are wrong and their advice sucks. I trust people on SRP are genuinely trying to help beginners out, it just struck me as odd that the gist of the advice was 'Your razor is at fault. Get it professionally honed. Buy more razors.' Which is something that occurs on a regular basis around here.

I felt like this thread needed some perspective other than jumping to conclusions that will cost the OP money that he maybe does not need to spend. Just because we disagree on the how does not mean we are not all trying to help cuddergambino.

Originally Posted by bongo

There is a thread somewhere on this forum-I can't find it at the moment-please help someone

I personally don't think any of us here are at fault, we just have our own opinions. With so many different answers or comments it is hard to determine for the OP what to do next. Many of us are guilty of not reading every post & it isn't intentional. One thing we all don't know is the exact condition the edge of his razor really is which is why I said he may want to send it out, that way he would know exactly what shave ready is. It's a small investment but it will more than likely answer many questions which have come up here. I could have also added more posts from others.

I've given this a lot of thought and I believe that a lot depends on a lot of things.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

To be honest my first reaction was that the op worked for Amazon and was advertising the razor and the one month return period, I hope that I am wrong and that (s)he (assuming he) is a genuine member.
It all seems a bit fairytale to me.

Ed...like Amazon needs the 160 active guys on SRP to boost their sales?