Thread: Wedge Razors

I've always bought vintage razors, now I'm thinking I want a new razor. One that's never been owned by anyone but me. Does anyone make a big wedge razor anymore? Not some one off custom, just a big full wedge.

Sorry no one makes a true wedge and hasn't for a very long time. The only way to get one now is buy vintage or get a custom. Be aware that what most people refer to as wedges are really not. They are really part hollow. True wedges are rare beasts and very old.

you can try the SHAVINGSHOP. COM. he has a wacker in a wedge grind,if you dont see it on the site just give him a call . see if that it to your liking.

I got that Wacker wedge and 1/4 ground set from shavingshop. I agree with thebigspender that a wedge should be flat on both faces. The Wacker wedge was definitely not what I think of as a wedge. It is a lot closer to what I think of as a quarter grind. It is an excellent shaver, very heavy and very stiff when compared to my hollow grounds. The steel is very hard and takes a bit of work to hone and polish, but a great razor none the less. Just my two pennies worth to give you a little insight on the Wacker in case you were interested.

You can probably ask Butch,Robert Williams, or some of the other custom makers for a custom wedge.

you can also try www.customrazors.com they might have what your looking for.

I had bought an almost full wedge razor from ebay, what a weight it was!
Did not even attempt to sharpen it as it would take a while. Ford & medley if memory serves me right and it was dated 1800s!