Thread: A hollow apology

So, this morning's shave with a full hollow Wusthof was maybe the closest shave I've had yet. Really a damn fine shave.

2 1/2 days of stubble was whisked away with a feathery light touch of the full hollow to my skin. Alum gave only spotty stinging in a couple of places my touch wasn't quite "feathery".

Anyhow, as has been said by those wiser than me: "tough" whiskers don't require a heavier grind. What is most likely required is a very sharp razor!

Thanks for sharing your experience Craig. And thanks to all the other guys for sharing their experiences with full hollows. I have only recently started shaving with a Wapi (thanks to Craig) and have noticed that I get better shaves with it compared to the full hollow W&B 11/16 I own. I was planning on selling my W&B and invest that money into buying a new 1/4 hollow razor. Now, having read this thread, I think I have to try using a lighter touch when shaving with the W&B. Thanks to you guys, hopefully I won't have to sell my W&B which was my first straight and I am very attached to it

I'm yearning to add a thicker grind to my rotation for the reasons you mention; so, actually in my current shaving evolution, my desire is to go in the opposite direction as you're turning. Give me the tanks that plow through and allow for a firmer hand. I tend to have a heavy hand and my full hollows sometimes remind me of that. I'm not saying I don't like them, I'm just determined to add a good wedge to my rotation and right now I haven't added a good wedge in quite awhile. The most recent was a 1/4 hollow that I enjoyed.

Chris L