Thread: Blade width VS grind VS tough bristles. Opinions please

Originally Posted by sharptonn

... Those without extremely thick facial hair have no idea what it is like to have an extremely concave grind bend up and stop in it's tracks! ...

If the razor wasn't honed properly or is not sharp enough they have. I remember in my early days of straight shaving ...

Originally Posted by Joed

If the razor wasn't honed properly or is not sharp enough they have. I remember in my early days of straight shaving ...

Here they come! See what I mean??

Some interesting "opinions" from this manufacturer.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post291499

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Here they come! See what I mean??

Sorry to hear that you have not experienced this yet. Being on this forum for a while I have seen that people change their views as their experience and exposure to more variety increases. All that really matters is that you are comfortable with your knowledge base and shaving results. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Joed

Sorry to hear that you have not experienced this yet. Being on this forum for a while I have seen that people change their views as their experience and exposure to more variety increases. All that really matters is that you are comfortable with your knowledge base and shaving results. Enjoy.

Hey! It's a JOKE, son! I was referring to the last sentence of my first post in this thread! I have a truly tough beard and shave mostly with stiffer razors for convenience sake. I do, however shave with extremely concave blades as well. I was merely recommending a stiffer blade to a new shaver who has a tough beard! Yes, I agree that guys go back and forth in their preferences. I do think that new shavers can more easily adapt to straight shaving with a blade which is easier to use, regardless of beard type. The poster did ask for opinions related to this and I gave my honest opinion. The keenness of my edges are not really relevant. Again, Just my opinion! Thanks I respect you as the Mod, sooo the last word is yours, of couse!

Thanks to all who contributed to this tread, I appreciate your varied efforts.

What I can conclude so far is that some of the more experienced members are of the opinion that the shavers' skill plays a large part in the overall shaving experience and grid/blade width are of secondary importance (personal preference).

What this really tells me is that I should master the 5/8" full hollow before trying any other kinds of razors.

I posted this tread in an attempt to figure out if it was worthwhile for me to buy a new Thiers-Issard "Le Grelot-like" razor or an equally expensive Dorko 300 or Friodur 7/8" / 8/8" or Filarmonica 13/14 without mentioning any brand names. I didn't want to end up discussing brands, but the relative merits of the grind/width.

I would still like to try these famed razors out, but I will continue to hack at my face with my more sensible 5/8" -> 6/8" full and half hollow razors and see how good I can get with them in the mean time.

There is still a huge question in my mind as to what makes the bigger/heavier razors more appealing to some.

If nothing else, I will answer that question myself eventually. I guess that's what personal preference is all about :-)

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I've always been curious as to how someone determines they have a "tough" beard unless they shave other people ?

One thing I think would help clear up the question of percieved beard toughness would be for you guys to have shave-a-thons at your meet-ups. Take turns in shaving each other and perhaps award a prize to the person who has the best barbering skills or who produces a clean shaven face with the least blood loss.

Just a thought...