Thread: Had a barbershop shave today.

Originally Posted by johnmw1

Hi,

Just curious as to what type of straight you are using if you have such a tough beard? I'm in a similar boat to you, and for the moment I am just not getting on with the hollow grinds. It's not the sharpness of the razors, as I have several that have been sharpened by Lynn. So now I'm going to try some heavier grinds like W&B .

Thanks

John

John,
Check out John Crowley's website. He has some 8/8 Friodurs on sale for $99.00, that's pretty hard to beat. I have 2 of the 7/8 blades and there are very few razors that will shave that well for the price. Hell, it's hard to find a Dove at that price!
A nice blade like that and some good prep will allow you to chop through the heaviest beard.
Good Luck,
Fred

Hi Fred,

How are you going?

I would have to check cause I'm at work now, but I think I have a new 7/8 Henckels Friodur from Manyware. I haven't tried it yet, I've been a bit too intimidated by the size of it. Anyway perhaps I shall have to bite the bullet. Even if I have to get the wife to give me another shave to see how it goes.

Thanks

John