Thread: Grind Preference

Just interested in hearing peoples grind preferences and why.

Which: Near-wedge, quarter-hollow, half-hollow (in that order).
Why: These are "stiff" grinds, with no blade flexing (real or imagined), and I feel more confident when shaving with them.

I'm not a fan of full hollows, don't like the audio feedback with those blades, give me a well-honed half or quarter hollow smooth and silent my preference.

Near wedge, wedge and Frameback grinds. Stiffer blades and silent shave. Like the feel in my hand with wedges and near wedges. Frameback grinds are a thin blade with no flexing.

Not too fussy about what grind the blade is. Somehow most of my blades are full hollow/bellied hollow but any of the other grinds work just as well.

Bob

Wedge to half hollow is probably my favorite. But I shave with all grinds.

Every shave is with a different razor.

Like Bob I'm not too fussed and enjoy using any grid. However push comes to shove I'd say full hollow, preferably Japanese like Iwasaki or Tanifuji. I'm quite partial to an extra full bellied hollow too like my Globusmen or Filli.

I own and shave with all grinds, from wedge to thin bellied hollow.
I'm with most others. Wedge to half hollow are easily my favorites.
Love the quiet smoothness.

Pete <:-}

I seem to have more Full hollow blades but I tend to like a half hollow a bit more. It has the girth to push thru without needing to be extremely sharp. I find I can get a more comfortable shave at half hollow. The Near wedge is still a good shaver, I just need to watch out for the extra weight.

Half hollow is the sweet spot for me. I do not particularly like them if the get too hollow. I’ve had a couple of 14’s that were too hollow. The shave is good but they are too noisy. This months razor is a Bengall that is fairly hollow and very quiet, I like that.