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Vintage wedge vs modern hollow ground?
I have been using a modern hollow ground razor by Theirs Issard for some time but yesterday I decided to try an old Sheffield razor with much more of a wedge profile that had belonged to my father and possibly even my grandfather. This had been abused in the past and was rusty and chipped but I managed to clean it up sufficiently to try it out. I tend to shave only about once a week and my stubble is very wirey and coarse (my technique is still not 100% and I usually have to finish certain areas with a safety razor, but that is another story).
To my surprise the feel of the wedge was quite different to the hollow ground despite having the same blade width. It seemed smoother and better controlled. Anyone else had a similar experience I wonder?
The modern razor profile is on the left in the first picture.
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