Thread: What grind gives you the most comfortable shave?

Originally Posted by tab

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,So, assuming your blades are sharpened with your preferred method to an equally shave-ready state, which do you prefer to use?

Wedge \ Near wedge
1/4 Hollow
1/2 Hollow
Full Hollow
Extra Hollow

Comfort while shaving comes from not only the feel of the razor's edge as it glides across your face; it also includes the tranquility of the act itself.

When I seek this experience, I use a wedge.

When I'm in a more aggressive mood & comfort is far from my mind; I use a full hollow so I can hear the screams of the little ba@&$*ds as they are mowed down & fall helplessly into the sink.

Half hollow would be my preference my big 8/8 Filarmonica 14 Especial would be my perfect choice, another thing I really like the auditory feedback from half and full hollow ground blades never been a fan of wedge type blades.

In my order of preference and use

1/4 Hollow
1/2 Hollow
Extra Hollow
Full Hollow

I like as near to a wedge or a hollow as possible. I'm not a fan of the 1/4 grinds

There seems to be quite a preference for heavier grinds here. Why do people think that most companies produce almost solely full hollow blades? Aust, revisor Etc.

Originally Posted by dmnc

There seems to be quite a preference for heavier grinds here. Why do people think that most companies produce almost solely full hollow blades? Aust, revisor Etc.

Because that is what most companies produce today. If someone is using a wedge, 1/4 hollow or 1/2 hollow it is either a vintage or a custom razor. There a hand full of razors being produced today that are heavier grinds.

I like my 1/4 hollow Hart but this mornings shave with a full hollow 8/8 Revisor was as nice. I think if the company is set up and good at making one type of grind, keep at it. Vintage razors are out there in every grind to dabble or try and new makers are picking one or two grinds and sticking to them. Just the way it is today.

Originally Posted by Mephisto

Because that is what most companies produce today. If someone is using a wedge, 1/4 hollow or 1/2 hollow it is either a vintage or a custom razor. There a hand full of razors being produced today that are heavier grinds.

Of course, that doesn't answer WHY companies are making full hollow ground blades almost exclusively. You'd think if market demand for a heavier grind existed, companies would be producing them to meet that demand.

Framebacks Ofcourse, can I say anything else?

1/4 or near wedge works well for me, I can shave with a full hollow but it does not feel as smooth.