Thread: Thinnest razor in production right now?

So, I've been reading and exchanging knowledge on razors with some other straight razor shavers.

We've so far discussed on the ground, and it seems that modern-production razors are not as ground (or "thin") as some vintage razors. I've been told that even modern day (i.e. current production) "singing" TIs and DOVOs are actually closer to a "half hollow" and that the "extra hollow" or "singing hollow" titles are only marketing.

Is this true?

I don't have a lot of knowledge on straight razors because I've never experienced shaving with a vintage razor. I've only had modern day DOVOs and Bokers, and I'd like to know if the vintage extra hollow stuff are actually thinner blades than modern day DOVOs, Bokers, TIs, etc.

I'd also like to know which is the thinnest razor in production right now? TI Evide Sonnant? DOVO Prima Klang?

Thanks for any info,
Kind regards,
Mike

How many razors a year do need to consider it a production razor?

Originally Posted by 32t

How many razors a year do need to consider it a production razor?

:O I think as long as it's not discontinued by the manufacturer. I'm just thinking about, which is the thinnest blade by either TI, Dovo, Wacker, or Boker, etc.

Thanks,
Mike

There is some makers producing some very fine grinds. I have not had a modern TI hollow blade, I do have a Dovo modern Bismarck, and it’s thin, I have had thinner vintage blades, but those were exceptional vintage blades. I have a lot of Henckels razors that run from definitely full hollow to quarter hollow depending on the model. I’d say those claims are not completely true, sort of a half truth

Originally Posted by RezDog

There is some makers producing some very fine grinds. I have not had a modern TI hollow blade, I do have a Dovo modern Bismarck, and it’s thin, I have had thinner vintage blades, but those were exceptional vintage blades. I have a lot of Henckels razors that run from definitely full hollow to quarter hollow depending on the model. I’d say those claims are not completely true, sort of a half truth

DOVO Bismarck, then? I think I'll add it to my shopping list. Maybe it's worth a try.

Anyway, how does it compare in shaving comfort vs vintage blades?

Thanks a lot,
Kind regards,
Mike

Originally Posted by CoffeeAddict24

DOVO Bismarck, then? I think I'll add it to my shopping list. Maybe it's worth a try.

Anyway, how does it compare in shaving comfort vs vintage blades?

Thanks a lot



Kind regards,
Mike

Modern holds no candle to vintage. The older the better, IMHO.

Originally Posted by outback

Modern holds no candle to vintage. The older the better, IMHO.

So I've read. But I think I'll stick to modern razors for a while. Later on I'd like to get either a Filarmonica or W&B.

Thank you,
Kind regards,
Mike

Originally Posted by CoffeeAddict24

So I've read. But I think I'll stick to modern razors for a while. Later on I'd like to get either a Filarmonica or W&B.

Thank you,
Kind regards,
Mike

That’s a wild spread. Filarmonica were very thin ground hollows and most of the Wade and butchers and very heavy grinds in comparison.
There are some very nice razors from about 1900 to 1950, and the early to mid 1800’s. There are some American makers that should not be overlooked if you are really grooving on finely ground hollows.

Originally Posted by RezDog

That’s a wild spread. Filarmonica were very thin ground hollows and most of the Wade and butchers and very heavy grinds in comparison.
There are some very nice razors from about 1900 to 1950, and the early to mid 1800’s. There are some American makers that should not be overlooked if you are really grooving on finely ground hollows.

Yeah, I know. Some online vendors have W&Bs here in Mexico. Filarmonicas seem to be hard to find.

Which American makers would you recommend? I know about Tim Zowada but I don't have too much info.

ERN had a very thin extra hollow also as did some other German cutlers like Henckels as Rezdog mentioned and also Boker. Remember though that the thinner they are the easier they are to either crack or chip and the chips on extra hollows can be quite large.
I think you'll find as time goes by that the thin-ness of the grind becomes less important to you than the shape and also the steel.