Thread: New 1/4 hollow razor

Hey guys,

Been a few years since i was on this forum regularly.

I've been using all vintage razors for years but the hone wear is making honing difficult for me. Didn't realise this until I taped one of them and got a decent edge. Then when I asked someone who hones for me (Gary Haywood - not sure if he still uses this forum) about new razors, he recommended a Ralf Aust so just received this in the post the other day:



Absolutely awesome shave and razor. Had never heard of Ralf Aust before this, but would highly recommend to any new SR shaver.

However, my favourite razor has always been a vintage Joseph Rodgers and I think it's a 1/4 hollow grind:



More photos here: https://sharprazorpalace.com/razor-c...ml#post1110878

But it has heavy and slightly uneven hone wear, not visible on those photos, so just wondering could anyone recommend where I could pick up a new 1/4 hollow razor? Ralf Aust only makes full hollow. Would like a new 1/4 hollow to go along with the new Ralf Aust. I don't know many manufacturers of razors (I'm in the UK) apart from the usual Dovo, Boker, TI.

Is it my imagination or are there not many 1/4 hollows about?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Yes, hard to go wrong with a Ralf Aust from all the favourable reports on them. No, it is not your imagination that the heavier grinds are hard to find in new current production razors. You may have to go to a custom razor maker to get a new heavier grind razor. Koraat is but one example of a well respected of a custom razor maker able to give you a selection of grinds to choose from.

http://www.koraat-knives.at/konfigbi...indoptions.jpg

Bob

Hey Bob, thanks for that link. Looking at it, I'm thinking my JR is maybe closer to a 'near wedge' than a 1/4 hollow.

Originally Posted by stevieb

Hey Bob, thanks for that link. Looking at it, I'm thinking my JR is maybe closer to a 'near wedge' than a 1/4 hollow.

You are welcome and I also thought your JR was more likely a near wedge. Have fun looking for a new one and let us know what you went with when you do.

Bob

It amazes me that he can control the grinding process to produce that variety of edges. That is some significant skill.