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Thread: Theory of blade shape
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01-11-2011, 06:34 PM #1
There are LOADS of older razors that are wider at the toe than the heal, similar to the image the OP provided. This is particularly common on Swedish framebacks and Sheffield near wedges. I don't know why that shape was popular, and I couldn't begin to guess. Personally, I don't like it; I find it less comfortable to shave with than a uniform blade width or a slight smile that is widest in the center of the razor. I especially don't like it on 5/8-6/8 razors, because I find there is not enough thumb clearance for me to use the heal of the razor on certain strokes.
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01-11-2011, 06:41 PM #2
Could this wider toe be to account for the typical heavy toe wear that we see on older worn razors ?
I'm just brainstorming here.
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01-11-2011, 06:48 PM #3