Thread: Why?

I'm in the market for a new razor. And while I (finally) found one that suits, me, I noticed a huge disturbing trend. There have been several polls on here about preference for grind, or blade width, point, etc.

The general consensus seems to be that we hate round point razors. A lot of us also prefer 1/2 or 1/4 hollow ground to full hollow ground and large (7/8+) or small (5/8 or under) blades.

What confuses me then, is why are (nearly) all new razors full hollow, 6/8, and round point? It seems to me (although I will admit I have no experience) that square, spike, or even french or spanish points would be easier to make than round points. It also seems that 1/4 or 1/2 hollow would be easier than full hollow, less grinding. Size is no real factor I suppose, other than price based on amount of steel.

But when we, for the most part, make up the straight razor industry, why do current production companies, for the most part, ignore our preferences?

Drew